About me

As a couple, would you like to optimize your combined strengths?
Are you having a challenging time in your relationships, either personal or professional?
Have you been hurt by a loved one or close friend?
Looking for assistance with life's challenges?
Unsure about the path you should take?

Allow me to assist you with your relational, behavioral and emotional needs. Hello, I am Yolanda Pender, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas and a National Certified Counselor. I have over 17 years of progressive counseling experience in working with both civilian and military individual and couples counseling, marriage mentoring, pre-marital counseling and personal development.

While we cannot change the past, let me assist you with understanding and finding an agreeable resolution to the challenges the past and not so distant concerns for the future, presents in your current situation. I believe in extending compassion and understanding to every client and all are treated with honesty, dignity, and respect.

My counseling style is an interactive and collaborative approach and developed to meet the unique needs of each individual client needs. I operate from a humanistic approach, utilizing Cognitive, Interpersonal, Psycho-dynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, in addition to others as needed. Understanding that we are all unique, my goal is to assist you with finding the therapeutic technique most beneficial to your success.

Thank you for considering me as a partner in your journey. Together we are sure to find a way forward for the challenges that are pressing you.


Specialties

  • Relationships
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Family conflicts , Anger management , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Military and Veterans Issues

Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 18

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

TX LPC 65470


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Yolanda Pender. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda really helped facilitate communication between my partner and I during a busy and stressful time in our lives. We will continue to use the skills she taught us to strengthen our bond.

Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda Is amazing!!!!!

Written on Mar 01, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda communicates to my partner in myself with respect, and in a way we both can understand. Thanks for all The help!

Written on Feb 25, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda does a great job of satisfying both mine and my partner's concerns, and we both feel safe with her to learn new strategies for communication and how to be better partners to one another.

Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with Yolanda for 7 months on issues concerning relationship

Yolonda has always done her part with even inspirational quotes that actually help us on resolving some issues I couldn’t ask for a better counselor because she is the best at this

Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 years and 9 months on issues concerning relationship

I enjoy my sessions and truly feel that Yolanda is helping me with my concerns and equipping me with the tools to enhance and repair my life and obstacles.

Written on Jun 09, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

We really like Yolanda and feel a great connection with her. She really listens to both of us and really seems to understands our personalities. We have been very pleased.

Written on May 14, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She is great!

Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mrs. Yolanda has given my self and my spouse great exercises to help maintain a healthier relationship. We have been through 2 sessions so far; and we are thoroughly enlightened.

Written on May 11, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda is wonderful! She is able to make my husband and I feel both heard and understood. The insight and tools she has provided us have helped us so much!

Written on Apr 03, 2020 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda is great! She really understands both sides. She makes things easy to relate to and you can tell she really wants to help.

Written on Aug 24, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

In short, Yolanda is great! We have enjoyed our experience through this journey because of her. Yolanda has been so helpful in finding healing, hope, and happiness in our marriage. We thought we were at the end of our journey, but she has helped changed our perspective and has shown us a new beginning. She shows compassion and kindness when needed, but does not sugar coat the truth. Yolanda takes every word we speak into consideration and helps keep us on track! We definitely recommend her.

Written on Jul 30, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Mrs. Yolanda is wonderful as a counselor and a person. I love how she understands me and is not judgmental and how she takes the time out to actually listen to problems and respond. She is awesome.

Written on Jul 16, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

The formation I’ve been given from the counselor thus far, are great tools for me to use. I think they will be very useful now, and later in my marriage.

Written on Jul 14, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Wow, Ms. Yolanda is such a understanding person. Very aware of the situation at hand and willing to offer positive feedback. The conversations dont sound like therapy, it sounds family. She's very dedicated in helping us with our marriage...

Written on Feb 23, 2019 after therapy with Yolanda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda, is a very good counselor. She listens and understands my concerns. I would recommend regain to everyone. Yolanda has been a huge help for me during dark and troubling times. I don’t know what I would have done without her help.

Written on Jul 04, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda's work has been invaluable. I feel like doing online counseling was a great solution for the both of us, and talking to Yolanda has allowed us to bond and work on our relationship.

Written on Jun 20, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

My counselor is WONDERFUL and really listens to my concerns, no more how wild I seem. I make her laugh and she makes me laugh in return. I feel so much relief to be able to talk with someone without being judged and, to me, is what I need at this time in my life. I feel we have been friends for years!

Written on Apr 29, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda has been great. My partner and I have learned so much and are strengthening our relationship.

Written on Apr 07, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I feel like she is doing great as our counselor and really helps us see the whole picture and that's something we have never been able to do. She hears both of us and is able to come up with exercises that are extremely helpful. She is great!!

Written on Jan 13, 2018 after therapy with Yolanda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda has been great. Always very responsive and gives us ways to work through issues that are practical. I enjoy our sessions because she is real and does not just choose one side or one way of looking at things.

Written on Nov 28, 2017 after therapy with Yolanda for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Yolanda is great to work with. She is professional and kind and an excellent listener.

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