Yienessa MFT-Student

Yienessa is an MFT student studying to be a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. After

graduating from California State University, Bakersfield, in 2017, Yienessa began working as a

substitute teacher, a behavior technician for individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum

Disorder (ASD), and a paraprofessional for students with developmental and physical

disabilities. During this time, Yienessa realized that she was called to help people become their

best selves. 

Before joining Calm Gardens Therapy, Yienessa worked at a public school for youth who had been diagnosed with either an Emotional Disturbance (ED) or with other Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). She has extensive work experience with children and adolescents. However, her military upbringing and non-judgmental stance allow her to adapt to various individuals regardless of socio-economic status, cultural and social norms, race, religion, age, sex, or creed. Yienessa’s preferred therapeutic model is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).