Your Voice, Your Story, Your Path
About Ebony Yelder
Providing Individual Online Therapy for Louisiana, Georgia & New Jersey
Hi, I’m Ebony (she/her)
Ebony Yelder, MA, LPC
Licensed in Louisiana, Georgia & New Jersey
I have a passion for helping people identify their strengths and learn how to use them as tools for healing and growth.
My path to becoming a therapist started over 20 years ago in foster care work in NYC right after college. Working with kids who desperately needed someone in their corner—someone to be their voice—lit a fire in me. I knew I wanted to develop the skills to truly help people who felt unheard and unseen.
Since then, I've worked in diverse settings including behavioral health hospitals, outpatient clinics, emergency rooms, and with the Department of Defense supporting service members and their families. Each experience has shaped my understanding that healing happens in many different ways. There's no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Personally, one of my biggest growth moments was learning to truly accept who I am and not be defined by negative past experiences. That journey taught me so much about resilience and self-compassion—lessons I now share with my clients every day.
When I'm not in session, you'll find me planning my next adventure or combining my love of art, music, and travel.
My Therapeutic Approach
You're the expert on your own life—I'm here to help you tap into your inner strengths and resilience so we can build a meaningful path toward the life you envision.
Positive Psychology
Focusing on your strengths and what's working
Solution-Focused Therapy
Finding practical paths forward.
Narrative Psychology
Helping you take control of your own story.
Background & Education
Ebony Yelder, MA, LPC
Licensed in Louisiana, Georgia & New Jersey
Master of Arts (M.A.), Professional Counseling
Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Licensed Professional Counselor
Louisiana: #8837
Georgia: LPC003704
New Jersey: 37PC00831600
Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist
This specialized certification reflects my deep commitment to helping individuals navigate all forms of grief—from traditional loss to the unique pain of losing a beloved pet. I'm here to support you.
What Makes My Practice Unique
❯ I don't give "homework"— I give challenges and goals.
❯ I don't use the word "failure"—I call them learning opportunities.
❯ I don't start sessions focusing on problems—I begin by celebrating your wins.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Sometimes the hardest part is simply reaching out. But you've already started by being here, by considering that things can be different.
You have the strength within you to heal and create a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.