Supporting individuals through grounded and compassionate care
"You have power over your mind not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
"The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts."
Therapy is a personal and collaborative process. It is not about fixing, but about understanding, integrating and responding differently over time.
ABOUT ME
ABOUT ME
As a certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, I treat individuals living with PTSD/Trauma. I have experience working with individuals living with attachment issues, related to negative interpersonal experiences. I use meditation practices and active listening in a holistic approach.
EDUCATION
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University of Pittsburgh LCSW
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Chatham University MBA in Healthcare Administration
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Certified Therapist
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Attachment Therapist
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Certified LSW Clinical Supervisor (PA)
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Licensed in PA., OH. and FL.
The biggest strengths that I bring into your sessions
My 27 plus years of experience of working with individuals and families. I have successfully treated patients living with trauma, who are now living a life with meaning and purpose.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Individuals seeking to learn new ways to cope with everyday stressors of life. Sometimes life happens and seems unbearable. I use a holistic, non-judgmental approach, while teaching effective coping skills.
SPECIALTIES
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Older Adolescence 18-20 and Adults
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Anxiety
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Trauma and PTSD
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Depression
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Gambling Addiction
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Coping Skills
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Grief
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Self Esteem
Accepted Insurances
Pennsylvania
Cash - $185 Per Session
Highmark
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UPMC Health Plan
Ohio
Aetna
THERAPY
My approach to therapy is grouneded, steady and attuned to the pace of each individual.
I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, emotionally overwhelmed and life transitions. Many of the individuals I support are carrying experiences that are not always easy to name but are felt in the body-in patterns of thinking, emotional responses and ways of relating to others and themselves.
Therapy, in my practice, is not about rushing toward change. It is about creating a space where you can begin to notice, understand and gently shift what has been difficult to hold alone.
How I work
My work integrates trauma-informed care with EMDR-informed practices, somatic awareness and reflective exploration.
This may include:
-Noticing how stress and emotions are held in body
-Developing grounding and regulation skills
-Exploring patterns that have developed over time
-Processing experiences in a way that feels safe and contained
-Building a more compassionate and responsive relationship with yourself
I approach therapy as a collaborative process. There is no single path or pace that fits everyone. Together, we move in a wat that supports both insight and stability.
EMDR-Informed Work
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
(EMDR) is one of the approaches I draw from in my work. EMDR supports the brain's natural ability to process and integrate experiences that may feel "stuck". Rather than focusing on talking through experiences, EMDR allows for a more embodied process-where thoughts, emotions and physical sensations can shift and reorganize over time.
This work is always approached with care, preparation and attention to readiness,
Who I work with
At Yvonne L. Littlejohn, LCSW, MBA I work with adults who may be experiencing
-Anxiety or persistent worry
-Effects of pass or on-going trauma
-Difficulty with boundaries or relationships
-Life transitions or identity shifts
-A sense of feeling stuck or disconnected
If you are interested in working together, you can schedule an appointment with me through a secure link at Simple Practice below.
BOOKS
A supportive EMDR companion workbook offering grounding tools, journaling prompts and daily practices to help maintain emotional balance between therapy sessions.
Ideal for therapy clients, trauma survivors and anyone seeking structured emotional support between sessions.
A calming, easy-to-use guide with gentle tools and reflections to help ease anxiety and bring yo back to the present moment.
A quiet companion for moments when everything feels like too much.
A compassionate guide to releasing self-blame, processing grief and healing the inner child when acknowledgement and apology never came.
For those learning to heal without the closure they deserved.
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