Yvonne Copeland, LICSW
Collaborative CBT support for meaningful life change
- Calm open communication
- Mindfulness informed care
- Strength based goals
About Yvonne Copeland
Yvonne Copeland, LICSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama with 15 years of experience supporting adults from young adulthood through the senior years. She recognizes that starting therapy can feel challenging, especially when it is hard to put personal needs first, and she approaches this step with respect for the courage it takes. Her work is grounded in collaboration, with a focus on understanding each client’s goals and shaping a practical path forward together.
Her primary clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps people notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns that can get in the way of desired change. She also integrates mindfulness practices and draws on strength-based, solution-focused strategies to identify protective factors, build on existing capabilities, and support steady progress. Clients often seek her help for concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, job loss, and other significant life transitions.
Yvonne’s communication style is calm and open, with the intention of reducing barriers and creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for meaningful work. She uses a range of tools to strengthen the therapeutic relationship and keep sessions productive. In the first session, she takes time to get to know the client, explores what brings them to therapy, and learns about important relationships and life context, while also helping clients settle in if they feel nervous.
Her primary clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps people notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns that can get in the way of desired change. She also integrates mindfulness practices and draws on strength-based, solution-focused strategies to identify protective factors, build on existing capabilities, and support steady progress. Clients often seek her help for concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, chronic illness, job loss, and other significant life transitions.
Yvonne’s communication style is calm and open, with the intention of reducing barriers and creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for meaningful work. She uses a range of tools to strengthen the therapeutic relationship and keep sessions productive. In the first session, she takes time to get to know the client, explores what brings them to therapy, and learns about important relationships and life context, while also helping clients settle in if they feel nervous.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yvonne Copeland have?
Yvonne Copeland has 15 years of experience.
Is Yvonne Copeland a licensed therapist?
Yes. Yvonne Copeland is licensed as an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). Her license is AL LICSW 1092C.
In which languages does Yvonne Copeland provide therapy?
Yvonne Copeland provides therapy in English.
Where is Yvonne Copeland located?
Yvonne Copeland is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Yvonne Copeland as my therapist?
You can work with Yvonne Copeland through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yvonne Copeland work with international clients?
No. Yvonne Copeland does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yvonne Copeland cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as 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 details, 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 that helps 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.
Practical Approaches, Flexible Online Sessions
Yvonne Copeland integrates evidence-informed methods that can translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns in thoughts and behaviors that may be keeping someone stuck, then practicing new ways of responding that better support day-to-day goals. It is often used for concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions.She also incorporates mindfulness therapy, which helps clients develop steadier attention to the present moment and relate differently to difficult emotions or physical sensations. This can be especially helpful when overwhelm, grief, or chronic stress makes it hard to feel grounded. Solution-Focused Therapy adds a practical emphasis on strengths, exceptions to the problem, and small, achievable steps that build momentum over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Yvonne works collaboratively, learning what matters most to each client and tailoring sessions to fit individual needs, goals, and preferences as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to fit support into busy schedules, continue care during changes in routine, and choose the format that feels most comfortable week to week.