- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Career support
About Yvette
Yvette Fort is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and career challenges. She works from a respectful and compassionate stance and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more confident. Her approach is tailored to each person's needs and goals.
Over a long career in New York, she has supported people facing panic attacks, difficult workplace situations, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also helps those coping with life changes, feelings of isolation, and struggles with guilt and shame. Sessions emphasize clear goals and realistic strategies for day-to-day life.
In therapy she listens carefully and designs a plan that fits each person's situation. Conversations are direct but caring, and work often includes skill-building for managing strong emotions and improving communication. She pays attention to how career stress and workplace issues affect overall well-being.
People meet with her to regain confidence, handle panic or anxiety, or find direction after a major change. She supports growth in small, manageable steps so progress feels doable. Her style aims to empower people to make choices that match their values.
If someone is considering starting therapy, she asks about current struggles and what outcomes matter most. The initial work focuses on practical coping tools and a plan for moving forward. Over time, sessions shift to maintaining gains and preventing relapse.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques Yvette uses focus on teaching clear skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach emphasizes identifying and challenging anxious thoughts, which can reduce panic and persistent worry by teaching new ways of thinking and reacting. Another approach centers on grounding and safety skills for people who have experienced trauma; it helps reduce overwhelming feelings and supports steadier day-to-day functioning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they check how techniques are working and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Because the session formats available were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can access care between work or family commitments. Licensed professionals offering remote work often use the same goal-focused methods as in-person therapy, so the practical benefits are about convenience and continuity rather than a change in clinical approach.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include panic attacks, workplace issues, isolation, guilt, and impulsivity.
What is her therapy style like?
The approach is practical and compassionate. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and work-related challenges in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.