Yanina Lambert, LMFT

Yanina Lambert is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She addresses addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, and concerns related to parenting and career. Yanina works in both English and Spanish and practices from California.

With two decades of experience, Yanina keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens first and helps people name the problem. Then she offers skills and small experiments to test between sessions. Her style is warm and down-to-earth rather than clinical.

Yanina draws on several approaches to fit each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Attachment-based ideas help when relationship history keeps getting in the way of current connections.

Sessions can focus on coping tools for anxious moments, communication skills for partners or parents, or step-by-step plans to reduce substance use or harmful behaviors. She also helps people recover after loss and manage the ups and downs of mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.

Clients can expect collaborative work that emphasizes strengths and small, achievable changes. International clients may be supported when language and scheduling allow.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Yanina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone wants to stop getting stuck in avoidance. She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns influence current partnerships and closeness; this can help with intimacy issues, trust, and communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yanina collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and situation. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what’s helping and what isn’t, so therapy stays practical and focused on real-life changes.

Online therapy arrangements vary. Ask about the session options and scheduling details before booking, and explain what you need to participate comfortably. Agreeing on practical details can help you decide whether the proposed way of working fits your routine and preferences.