Yumi Lemaster, LCSW
Evidence-based support for life’s hardest transitions
- Warm collaborative therapy
- Skills for daily coping
- Trauma and relationship support
About Yumi Lemaster
Yumi Lemaster, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who approaches therapy with humility, warmth, and a strong focus on building a dependable working relationship. She prioritizes a supportive connection where trust and confidence can grow, because a solid therapeutic bond can make it easier to talk openly and take meaningful steps through difficult experiences. She brings a steady, respectful presence and aims to meet clients where they want to begin, inviting them to share what feels most urgent and what they hope to gain from therapy. She views the process as collaborative, welcoming ongoing feedback to help sessions stay aligned with each client’s goals.
With 13 years of experience, Yumi is a retired Army social worker who has supported Soldiers through a wide range of concerns, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital stress, substance use, domestic violence intervention, parenting skills, adjustment challenges, and major life transitions. Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapy and unconditional positive regard, and she often incorporates psychoeducation along with practical coping skills and self-reflection tools. She draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and other desensitization-based methods, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and supportive therapy, helping clients practice new skills over time so growth can feel attainable and sustainable.
With 13 years of experience, Yumi is a retired Army social worker who has supported Soldiers through a wide range of concerns, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and marital stress, substance use, domestic violence intervention, parenting skills, adjustment challenges, and major life transitions. Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapy and unconditional positive regard, and she often incorporates psychoeducation along with practical coping skills and self-reflection tools. She draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Prolonged Exposure and other desensitization-based methods, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and supportive therapy, helping clients practice new skills over time so growth can feel attainable and sustainable.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yumi Lemaster have?
Yumi Lemaster has 13 years of experience providing therapy and clinical support.
Is Yumi Lemaster a licensed therapist?
Yes. Yumi Lemaster is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She holds licensure in Hawaii (HI LCSW LCSW-4004) and Virginia (VA LCSW 0904016208).
In which languages does Yumi Lemaster provide therapy?
Yumi Lemaster provides therapy in English.
Where is Yumi Lemaster located?
Yumi Lemaster is located in Texas.
How can I work with Yumi Lemaster as my therapist?
You can work with Yumi Lemaster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Yumi Lemaster work with international clients?
Yes. Yumi Lemaster works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yumi Lemaster cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and options, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well Online
Yumi Lemaster, LCSW, draws from practical, skills-based approaches that can work especially well in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new ways to respond, which can be useful for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, supporting people who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions, conflict, or impulsive reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and ongoing relationships shape current patterns, helping clients better understand needs around connection, trust, and boundaries in partnerships and family relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yumi collaborates with clients to clarify goals, identify what feels most pressing, and choose strategies that match each person’s preferences and pace. Sessions can evolve over time, with feedback guiding what is most helpful and what needs adjusting.
Online therapy also offers flexibility in how support happens. Clients can meet with Yumi by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, continue care while traveling, or choose a format that feels more comfortable on any given day.