Dr. Yolanda Adwoa, PhD
Family Research Health Psychologist | Marriage & Family Therapy
My Approach
Faith and Wholeness: My work is grounded in evidence-based science and a deep faith in the capacity of families to heal, grow, and thrive. I believe true well-being encompasses the whole person—mind, body, spirit, relationships, and family.
Whole Family Care: I do not view challenges in isolation. I consider the whole person and the whole family—the child experiencing the diagnosis, the caregivers carrying the daily responsibilities, the couple navigating change, and siblings whose needs may become quietly invisible. True well-being is never just about one person; it is about the entire family system.
Personalized and Culturally Responsive: Every family brings their own story, strengths, and needs—shaped by culture, faith, identity, and lived experience. My work honors that uniqueness and meets every family exactly where they are.
My consulting sessions are grounded in psychoeducation—I believe that when families understand what is happening psychologically, relationally, and physically, they are better equipped to make informed decisions, develop new skills, and support meaningful change. Every session includes research-based knowledge, guided discussion, and practical tools to address your family's unique needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services do you offer?
Psychotherapy — psychotherapy services, including individual, couples, marriage, child, family, and medical family therapy, are now available through Dr. Adwoa as a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, under the clinical supervision of Dr. Kaj Deborah Kayij-Wint, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, at Arise Counseling Center. Therapy services are currently available via secure telehealth in Virginia.
Visit the Work With Me page for full details.
Consultation — doctoral-level consultation and psychoeducation for mothers, couples, parents, and families. This includes general support around motherhood, food, and family well-being, as well as specialized support for families navigating disability, medical complexity, and neurodivergence. Available nationwide via secure telehealth. Consultation is not therapy and does not constitute a therapeutic relationship.
What is the difference between consulting and therapy?
Consulting is a psychoeducational service and does not replace psychotherapy, medical care, or other professional services. I bring doctoral-level expertise in health psychology to help families understand their situation through research and family-systems lenses, providing practical tools and guided discussion. Services are available nationwide and do not constitute therapy. Psychotherapy is a formal clinical service provided through Arise Counseling Center under clinical supervision.
What does a consulting session look like?
Each session is tailored to your family's needs and grounded in psychoeducation. We combine research-based knowledge, guided discussion, and practical tools—including worksheets and resources—to help you understand what is happening and navigate challenges with greater clarity and practical support. Sessions are conducted via secure telehealth and typically run 50 to 60 minutes.
Where are you located and who can you serve? Consulting is available nationwide via secure telehealth. Supervised psychotherapy is currently available via telehealth in Virginia, with North Carolina forthcoming as licensure and supervision requirements are completed.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes — all sessions, both consulting and psychotherapy, are conducted via secure telehealth. No commute, no waiting room, no added stress. Just support, from wherever you are.
Do you accept insurance?
Doctoral-level health psychology consulting is private pay, with a sliding scale available for qualifying families. Supervised psychotherapy services are offered through Arise Counseling Center, where insurance is accepted. Please contact me for details and more information.
How do I get started? Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation. No pressure. No obligation. Just a conversation about where you are and where you would like support moving forward.
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