- DBT skills
- Mood concerns
- Family issues
About Yellda
Yellda McIntosh is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Colorado with 13 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and abuse, and family-related concerns. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Yellda focuses on practical steps people can use when feeling stuck after a life change. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and acting that keep people feeling unsure or overwhelmed. She uses clear, structured techniques to help people notice what’s holding them back and try different responses in everyday life.
Her work draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In session she teaches skills for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and increasing emotional regulation. She also helps people who are dealing with the long-term effects of trauma and complex mood concerns.
Yellda aims for a straightforward, skills-focused approach. Conversations include identifying goals, practicing new behaviors between sessions, and checking what works. Many people come to her when they need direction after a job change, relationship shift, or health problem.
She practices in Colorado and offers sessions in English. People interested in working with her begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session through the site.
How evidence-based techniques adapt to online sessions
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It helps people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive reactions, and communicate more effectively. Other evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on recognizing and shifting patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and relationship strain.Deciding which approach to use is part of early work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust techniques based on what helps. This shared decision-making helps match skills and strategies to the client’s day-to-day needs.
The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits a schedule. They can also reduce the need to be on camera for people who prefer audio-only check-ins. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to suit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, trauma and family-related concerns, plus related issues like attachment and caregiver stress.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses practical, skills-based methods to identify unhelpful patterns and practice new responses between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and life-change concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Colorado and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are provided?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.