Calming Minds Counseling

Professional Counseling for adolescents, adults and families
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Offers Telehealth
Appointments
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Insurance

About

Calming Minds Counseling

*** CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS VIA TELEHEALTH - A SECURE HIPAA COMPLIANT PLATFORM *** Within a non-judgmental and caring environment, I create space for clients to express themselves freely. I encourage clients to gain awareness, explore their past experiences, and apply healthy coping skills to increase overall health and well-being. I have had the experience of working with children, adolescents, and families within the juvenile justice and school counseling setting since 2006. My clinical focus in the community counseling setting for the past 5 years has been with teens, adults and families who are working toward overcoming challenges including but not limited to managing anxiety, depression, trauma, family and relationship dynamics. If you or a loved one are facing a behavioral, mental health or life changing event and need help, let’s talk. You don’t have to do it alone and I would love to help you on your journey towards health and wellness. Personally, I enjoy spending quality time with family and traveling. I also love listening to music and trying new foods from different cultures when I have the opportunity.
Yolanda Francis
M.Ed., LPC

Services

Supporting People Through

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Grief
  • Women's Issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Anger Management
  • Family Conflict
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • PTSD
  • Relationship Issues

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Person-Centered
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Christian Counseling
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Coaching

Insurance Accepted

  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • Optum
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • ComPsych
  • Out of Pocket
  • Out of Network
  • Oscar
  • UMR

Testimonials

“Counseling was the best thing I've ever done and I owe it all to Ms. Parker. She helped me overcome many things that had been hindering me in my life for a long time. She gave me the necessary tools which I use daily to help continue this journey called life.”

Previous client

“Yolanda is calm, patient, an excellent listener and non-judgmental. Yolanda has a gentle way of identifying and confronting my true issues. She personifies what a successful therapist should be. I look forward to every session we have together.”

Current client