Yanina Lambert, LMFT
California · 20 years in practice
Yanina Lambert is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LMFT, California
- 50989 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1376712562 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Yanina
Yanina Lambert is a California-based licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. She also supports those facing addiction, sleep or eating concerns, parenting strain, and career or mood challenges such as bipolar disorder.
Yanina uses practical, easy-to-follow methods in session. She listens first, then helps clients notice patterns and try real-life changes.
Background and approach
Her work draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns in relationships, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build coping skills and clearer thinking. She offers therapy in both English and Spanish and has experience working with Latino and Caucasian clients.
Her background includes many years helping people manage transitions, relationship pain, and the effects of past abuse or trauma. Yanina focuses on helping clients use their strengths and values to move forward. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding and practical skill.
Clients can expect guided reflection, behavior-focused exercises, and tools to manage intense emotions. Yanina emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes and tailors strategies to each person’s daily life. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth.
She works with people who want to improve relationships, reduce distress, or gain better control over problematic habits. Yanina encourages small, achievable steps toward a more satisfying life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Yanina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Yanina names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on how emotions shape relationships and patterns of connection. Online EFT sessions help people notice triggers, name emotions, and try new ways of responding in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills for living with difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match personal values. ACT online uses exercises and real-life experiments to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, history, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can include mixing elements from EFT, ACT, and cognitive-behavioral techniques so the plan fits day-to-day life.
Online therapy gives flexible options for different needs. Video calls let people meet face-to-face and practice emotional work in real time. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for ongoing support between sessions or for clients who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between appointments.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Yanina help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and addictions. She also works with concerns like parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, anger, and career stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical. Sessions combine listening, emotional reflection, and hands-on exercises to try new ways of coping and relating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Yanina has 20 years of experience as a clinician. That time includes helping people through life transitions, relationship difficulties, and recovery from trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.
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