Yumi Lemaster, LCSW
Collaborative, skills-focused therapy for lasting change
- Evidence-based coping skills
- Trauma and stress support
- Relationship and life transitions
About Yumi Lemaster
Yumi Lemaster, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a warm, realistic perspective to therapy, grounded in the belief that no one is perfect and that everyone has something worth working through. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship where trust, confidence, and genuine collaboration create the foundation for meaningful change. Her style emphasizes empathy and meeting clients where they want to begin, with sessions shaped by what feels most urgent, what clients hope to understand, and what they want to achieve.
Yumi offers evidence-based therapy and a steady sense of support, including an approach often described as unconditional positive regard - a consistent stance of respect and acceptance that helps clients explore difficult experiences without feeling judged. She views therapy as a two-way relationship and welcomes feedback throughout the process, using it to strengthen the work and keep goals in focus.
A retired Army social worker, Yumi has extensive experience supporting Soldiers through a wide range of concerns, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marital challenges, substance use, domestic violence intervention, parenting skills, adjustment concerns, and phase-of-life transitions. Her background includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure and other desensitization-based approaches, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and supportive therapy. She also integrates psychoeducation, practical coping skills, and hands-on tools that encourage self-reflection and growth through consistent practice over time.
Yumi offers evidence-based therapy and a steady sense of support, including an approach often described as unconditional positive regard - a consistent stance of respect and acceptance that helps clients explore difficult experiences without feeling judged. She views therapy as a two-way relationship and welcomes feedback throughout the process, using it to strengthen the work and keep goals in focus.
A retired Army social worker, Yumi has extensive experience supporting Soldiers through a wide range of concerns, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, marital challenges, substance use, domestic violence intervention, parenting skills, adjustment concerns, and phase-of-life transitions. Her background includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure and other desensitization-based approaches, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and supportive therapy. She also integrates psychoeducation, practical coping skills, and hands-on tools that encourage self-reflection and growth through consistent practice over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yumi Lemaster have?
Yumi Lemaster has 13 years of experience supporting clients through a range of life challenges and mental health concerns.
Is Yumi Lemaster a licensed therapist?
Yes. Yumi Lemaster is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). License information: HI LCSW LCSW-4004 and VA LCSW 0904016208.
In which languages does Yumi Lemaster provide therapy?
Yumi Lemaster provides therapy in English.
Where is Yumi Lemaster located?
Yumi Lemaster is located in Texas.
How can I work with Yumi Lemaster as my therapist?
You can work with Yumi Lemaster through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to get support in a way that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Yumi Lemaster work with international clients?
Yes. Yumi Lemaster works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yumi Lemaster cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical, Evidence-Based Support - Online and Collaborative
Yumi Lemaster, LCSW, draws from evidence-based approaches that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more workable skills, which can be especially helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication, supporting clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck in conflict, or pulled toward impulsive reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy can also help clients explore how early relationships and life experiences shape present-day connection, boundaries, and trust, which is often relevant for relationship strain, abandonment concerns, and family-of-origin issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Yumi works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped before, and choose strategies that fit each person’s needs and preferences, adjusting along the way based on feedback and progress.
Online therapy offers multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to keep momentum between sessions, practice new skills in real time, and access support from home or while traveling, including for international clients.