About Your Therapist

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(She/Her/Hers)

Yazlyn (Jazz-lyn) received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of South Florida in 2010 and  her Master of Social Work Degree from Fayetteville State University which she completed in 2016. Yazlyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in the areas of Cognitive Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavior therapy techniques. In addition to this, Yazlyn is a Certified Hypnotherapy Practitioner from the Academy of Modern Applied Psychology.  When it comes to helping others,  Yazlyn meets the client where they are to address their needs and facilitate the growth mindset process. By overcoming negative thought patterns and behaviors, you will learn how powerful and capable you are at taking your life to the next level. Yazlyn focuses on shaping the content of your inner world to help you define a better you. Her passion for developing the “whole person” helps guide clients into the realization that the doorway to self-awareness is in the present moment

Yazlyn provides clinical counseling services to adults for a variety of mental health concerns such as:

• Addiction
• Anxiety Disorders 
• Boundaries
• Codependency
• Depressive Disorders
• General Mental Health
• Personality Disorders
• Self-Esteem
• Trauma

She uses a variety of modalities and techniques in therapy including but not limited to:

• Accelerated Resolution Therapy
• Attachment Styles
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Cognitive Reframing
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Dialogue
• Guided Imagery
• Journal Keeping
• Mindfulness Practices
• Motivational Interviewing
• Self-Awareness Exercises
• Recommended Reading
• Relaxation Skills
• Role-Play
• Solution Focused
• Strength Based
• Workbooks

Diona received her Bachelor of Social Work degree  in 2016 and her Master of Social Work degree in 2017 from the University of North Carolina Pembroke.  Diona is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in specializing in teens and young adults ranging from the ages of 12 to 26.  She has over 15 years experience in the human services field working with families.  Diona takes the empowerment approach towards connecting and healing families.   The clients ability to see their own strength motivates them to take control of situations that ultimately control the kind of life they live.  Diona offers tools to be in one's "happy place."  Diona is passionate about connecting with the youth, who are so heavily influenced by what society says they "should be."  Therapy with Diona will influence youth and young adults to dig down into oneself and be who they "want to be."

Diona provides counseling services to adults for a variety of mental health concerns such as:


Anxiety Disorders

Boundaries

Depressive Disorders

General Mental Health

Personality Disorders

Self Esteem

Trauma