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You deserve a life that lights you up—your journey starts now.
Virtual Counseling for California Residents
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“Yoana is a warm, skilled therapist who helps children, youth, and adults overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm."
- Lisa Franks, LCSW
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“With a strong foundation in therapeutic modality and a genuine dedication to her clients' well-being, Yoana creates a safe and productive space.“
- Sarah Fisher, LMFT
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"Yoana is guided by strong ethical values, cultural competency, and evidence-based practices."
- Elena Castillo, LCSW
It’s been a lot.
Life’s been coming in hot—cue the trauma, anxiety, burnout, identity crises—all while you’re juggling work meetings, school, kid meltdowns, group chats, and trying to remember if you even finished your coffee this morning.
And somehow, you’re still told to “just take a bubble bath” and journal…like that’s gonna fix it all? Okay, sure…
No wonder you’re running on fumes, wondering if this is just who you are now. (Hint: it’s not.)
You’re not lazy, broken, or too far gone—you’re overwhelmed and carrying a lot…and you don’t have to do this alone.
You can take control.
It feels like theres always something derailing your day—until you finally carve out space for you and get support that actually fits your life (and all the chaos that comes with it).
Imagine anxiety turning down the volume, trauma losing its grip, and finally finding that balance you’ve been desperate to reach.
You’re enjoying your life again. Feeling hyped about the future. Showing up in your relationships, career, home—and finally making time for yourself without guilt or that nagging voice saying, “hurry up.”
Why Brighter Tomorrow Counseling & Wellness?
I do this work because I love it, and I’ve been there. I know what it’s like to battle anxiety, navigate trauma, and try to keep it all together when you’re totally burnt out.
That’s why I bring a custom blend of therapeutic styles, tools, and cutting-edge therapies—like one of my favorites, ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)—to meet you exactly where you are.
Whether you need deep trauma healing or just someone to help you find your footing again, I’m here for you.
Yoana’s Specialties
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Trauma
Break the cycle, find your peace from painful memories, sensations, and triggers.
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Social Anxiety & Anxiety
Rewrite the script—one where you feel calm, confident, and excited for your life ahead.
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Women's Issues
Juggling too much? Find your balance and your identity again.
What healing looks like:
→ Feeling like you again, without the weight of anxiety, trauma, or burnout dragging you down.
→ Trusting yourself. Owning your decisions. Setting boundaries and actually keeping them.
→ Looking ahead and thinking, “Damn, I’m excited for what’s next.”
→ Having power over your life (instead of it bossing you around).
→ Feeling connected—in your relationships, your career, your classes, your hobbies—and actually enjoying your reality.
→ No more spinning in the same loop of fear, panic, or old patterns.
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I create a mix of therapies tailored to you—because one-size-fits-all healing just doesn’t cut it.
One of my go-tos? ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy). It’s an evidence-based powerhouse for working through things like trauma, anxiety, ADHD, disordered eating, and perfectionism (just to name a few).
Using eye movements and evidence-based techniques, we’ll work together to gently release the emotional weight of past experiences—those sticky triggers and sensations—without leaving you raw or drained. It’s fast, effective, and designed to help you feel better, not worse, after a session.
Meet the Clinician
Hey, I’m Yoana Armendariz, LMFT.
I’m here to help you feel excited about your life—and yourself—again. To work through what’s weighing you down and build tools that’ll serve you for the long haul.
As a first-gen immigrant, mom, wife, and professional, I know what it’s like to juggle all the things, especially when your mental health could use some backup. I’m here to be that backup, your sounding board, and help you through the tough stuff.
I’m also fluent in Spanish, so if that’s your heart language, I’ve got you.
My Specialties:
Trauma
Social Anxiety & Anxiety
Women’s Issues
Couples therapy
ADHD
Professionals & Burn-out
First generation individuals & families