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Yoana Armendariz, LMFT

Virtual Counseling for California Residents

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Testimonials

  • “I cannot believe how differently I feel. I don’t have the same thoughts and feelings I once had about my past experiences.”

    – Privately disclosed

  • “I can finally move past any thought that creeps up without being affected by it.”

    – Privately disclosed

  • “Opening up to people has always been a challenge, but Yoana made it so easy for me to do.”

    – Privately disclosed

  • “I’ve seen other therapists before, but my experience with Yoana has been life-changing.”

    – Privately disclosed

  • “Yoana helped me understand things about myself that I never saw before.”

    – Privately disclosed

→ I’m addicted to rocky road ice cream.

→ I’m always down for a good charcuterie board with friends.

→ I LOVE the beach and anything related to water.

→ I may be a little obsessed with psychological thrillers (books, shows, movies, ALL of it!)

→ Gadgets that make my life easier fill my bucket.

→ I am fluent in Spanish.

→ I HATED exercise until I discovered Pilates.

    • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Licensed through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences)

    • Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, California Baptist University)

    • Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology (California Baptist University)

    • Pupil Personnel Services Credential in School Psychology (California Baptist University)

    • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy) Trained Therapist 

    • Level 2 Trained Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    • Trained in IFS-informed practices

I do this work because I get it. (Been there, felt that.)

Anxiety? Check. Grief? Check. Holding everything together while everything feels like it’s falling apart? Big check.

As a first-gen immigrant, mom, wife, and CEO of doing the most, I’ve lived through a lot of the same stuff I now help others with. That’s why I blend 20+ years of experience with evidence-based therapies (like ART), real talk, compassion, and zero judgment—so you can actually move through it and start loving your life.

A session with me is a safe space where you can finally exhale.
Even if you didn’t think therapy was “your thing,” this is where things start to shift. Together, we’ll work through what’s been keeping you stuck—so you can start living life in a way that feels like you. Excited, confident, and hopeful for the future.

Professional Endorsements

  • “Yoana helps clients grow, heal, and thrive. With a strong foundation in therapeutic modality and a genuine dedication to her clients' well-being, she creates a safe and productive space.“

    - Sarah Fisher, LMFT

  • “Yoana is a warm, skilled therapist who helps children, youth, and adults overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and overwhelm. She's compassionate, structured, and empowering. I highly recommend her to anyone ready for change and lasting growth."

    - Lisa Franks, LCSW

  • "Yoana is guided by strong ethical values, cultural competency, and evidence-based practices in her clinical care. Yoana is a highly trained and skilled clinician who demonstrates sound clinical judgement. Yoana has a deep understanding and knowledge of various mental health challenges and strives to create a therapeutic environment that fosters safety, support, and a strong therapeutic alliance."

    - Elena Castillo, LCSW

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