Yellda McIntosh, LPC
Compassionate LPC specializing in anxiety
- 13 years experience
- Uses DBT techniques
- Focus on depression
About Yellda McIntosh
Yellda McIntosh is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her therapeutic work. She supports people facing anxiety, self-doubt, and major life transitions with a blend of curiosity and compassion, helping them build greater confidence and a stronger sense of connection to themselves and their goals.
Yellda believes that every person has capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. She draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients notice and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. By combining skills training with thoughtful exploration, she helps clients cultivate emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and more effective interpersonal strategies.
Her practice often focuses on challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and concerns about self-esteem. Yellda aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, experiment with new ways of coping, and move toward a more grounded, confident, and connected life.
Yellda believes that every person has capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change. She draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) along with other evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients notice and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. By combining skills training with thoughtful exploration, she helps clients cultivate emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and more effective interpersonal strategies.
Her practice often focuses on challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and concerns about self-esteem. Yellda aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, experiment with new ways of coping, and move toward a more grounded, confident, and connected life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yellda McIntosh have?
Yellda McIntosh has 13 years of experience.
Is Yellda McIntosh a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LPC. License details: CO LPC LPC.0022998.
In which languages does Yellda McIntosh provide therapy?
Yellda McIntosh provides therapy in English.
Where is Yellda McIntosh located?
She is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Yellda McIntosh as my therapist?
You can work with Yellda McIntosh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yellda McIntosh work with international clients?
Yellda McIntosh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yellda McIntosh 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 with therapy 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.
Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Support
Yellda McIntosh draws on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to teach practical skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal interactions. DBT is skills-focused and helps people manage overwhelming feelings while building healthier patterns of relating to themselves and others.She also integrates other evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at recognizing and shifting repetitive thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or trauma reactions. These approaches emphasize clear strategies and gradual practice to produce steady improvements in day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Yellda collaborates with each person to identify what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess progress and adjust methods so therapy remains relevant and effective.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain consistency across life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.