Yvette Huddleston

Compassionate, strengths-based clinical social worker

LCSW Mississippi

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Yvette

Yvette Huddleston is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, depression, grief, trauma and family challenges.

Background and approach

She also addresses related issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, codependency, control issues, and difficulties arising from divorce, domestic violence, or eating and food-related struggles. Yvette emphasizes self-esteem, motivation, forgiveness, and fatherhood and family of origin concerns as part of her practice.

Her style is client-focused and nonjudgmental, grounded in respect for each person’s lived experience and strengths. She works collaboratively, encouraging clients to draw on their own resources while introducing practical strategies and perspectives drawn from approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices.

With three years of documented clinical experience as an LCSW, she aims to empower clients to take steps toward more fulfilling and resilient lives. Yvette offers sessions in English and provides several online formats to increase accessibility.

Prospective clients can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Yvette often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered work to address emotional and relational difficulties. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical coping skills. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and accepting difficult feelings while building psychological flexibility, which can be helpful for people coping with grief, trauma, or persistent distress. Client-centered therapy prioritizes empathy and unconditional positive regard, creating space for clients to explore their experiences and develop their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in sessions. Over time the plan can be adjusted, combining techniques and perspectives to match evolving needs and to support progress toward meaningful change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapeutic support from different locations while working with licensed professionals who tailor methods to each client’s situation.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, depression, grief, trauma and a range of family-related issues including abandonment and blended family dynamics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is caring and nonjudgmental, focused on collaboration and on recognizing the client as the expert in their own story while offering practical tools and emotional support.

What background and experience does she bring?

She holds an LCSW and has three years of documented experience in clinical practice supporting people with emotional and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is a licensed clinical social worker (MS LCSW C6763) practicing in Mississippi.

Can someone who speaks another language work with her?

She provides services in English and is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English