Robert Yeilding

If you have tried therapy before without the results you hoped for, you may need a more targeted, effective approach. Over the past 15 years of my practice as a clinical psychologist, earning your trust and helping you establish a secure, empowering baseline for your care has been a profound privilege. As a former instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a provider at the UCLA Insomnia clinic, my goal is to provide more than just a space to talk—I offer the specialized, gold-standard steps necessary to create measurable, lasting change. At my practice, YCBT Services, I focus on working with adolescents, adults, and seniors who feel stuck despite their best efforts, specifically targeting generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, panic disorders, and chronic insomnia. By addressing the underlying triggers that keep you on high alert, I am fiercely committed to helping you move beyond surface-level coping to reclaim your peace of mind.

I believe that genuine emotional growth happens when we balance robust, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection. I am certified as a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and I specialize in true and comprehensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I utilize these gold-standard protocols alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Prolonged Exposure to help you find a sustainable path forward. What sets my approach apart is understanding and changing the connecting tissue between your thoughts, your body's physical responses, where your attention gets trapped, and your actions. We will actively collaborate to set clear, tangible goals and apply these proactive skills to your life right now, ensuring our therapeutic work translates into meaningful progress and lasting resilience.

Reaching out for help takes immense courage, and my hope is that our initial meeting acts as a quiet refuge where you can safely step away from the heavy demands of daily stress. Whether we meet online or in person, I strive to cultivate a calm, non-judgmental environment right from the start. We will gently explore your history, symptoms, and client-centered goals at a natural, comfortable pace without any pressure to have all the answers. We begin by helping you understand the "why" behind your symptoms and what keeps them persisting, while prioritizing actionable "how-to" strategies you can use immediately. By the end of our first hour together, you will leave with a clear, collaborative roadmap designed to provide a direct path to your progress.