About YCBT
Welcome to YCBT
Through evidence-based psychotherapies we provide compassionate support to help you reach your goals by building confidence and resilience.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Robert Yeilding
Integrating CBT, mindfulness, and compassion-based strategies, Dr. Yeilding empowers individuals to learn and grow. Recognizing the profound impact of sleep on mental well-being, Dr. Yeilding offers specialized support through his advanced training in CBT for Insomnia (CBTi).
Additionally, as a board member and prior co-chair for the National Social Anxiety Center, Dr. Yeilding actively contributes to fostering evidence-based care for social anxiety in the community. Dr. Yeilding offers the expert guidance and compassionate support you deserve. Reach out and connect with him today!
Robert's Professional Credentials
Education Background
Dr. Yeilding received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA, and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from CSPP at Alliant International University, Los Angeles.
He is certified in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy as a diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive- Behavioral Therapies.
He has participated in training at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
He has received advanced training in CBT for Insomnia (CBTi) from the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Yeilding participated in training in Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) at the Esalen Institute, designed to apply mindfulness skills to foster a healthy relationship to food and eating.
Professional Experience
Dr. Yeilding also serves as a clinical psychologist at the UCLA Insomnia Clinic, specializing in delivering CBT for Insomnia (CBTi) to individuals struggling with sleep challenges.
He also served as a clinical instructor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, providing supervision and training in CBT and evidence-based approaches.
Additionally, Dr. Yeilding currently serves as a board member and was a prior co-chair for the National Social Anxiety Center, further developing his expertise and contributing to NSAC's mission of fostering evidence-based care of social anxiety.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ivy Levin, LCSW
Ivy is a licensed therapist who specializes in evidenced based psychotherapies to help people skillfully manage challenges, build healthier relationships, and find more balance in their life. With over 10 years of experience and intensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Ivy focuses on practical tools that work in real life—not just in theory.
Her style is warm, direct, supportive, and down-to-earth. Therapy can feel intimidating—Ivy will help make your sessions feel like a safe, collaborative space where you can be yourself and create meaningful change. Ivy strives to provide a culturally sensitive environment and is an LGBTQIA+ allied clinician. While equipped to treat a variety of challenges, Ivy specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, worry, stress, difficulties with emotion regulation, mood disorders, ADHD, relationship difficulties, psychosis, and professional and academic challenges. Additionally, Ivy offers professional coaching to enhance performance, confidence and leadership for working professionals. She also has expertise in the psychological treatment of insomnia and tinnitus.
Ivy's Professional Credentials
Education and Training
Ivy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of New Mexico with an emphasis in Human Growth and Development, and a master’s in social work from the University of Southern California. Ivy specialized in developing expertise in evidence-based mental health treatments and systems of recovery in public mental health settings.
She has received advanced training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, high fidelity Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP).
Ivy holds certifications in Prolonged Exposure for PTSD and Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining YCBT Services, Ivy helped develop and implement a large scale training program at the Department of Mental Health for all of Los Angeles County. Later she served as the clinical Practice Lead overseeing the training and dissemination and implementation of CBT, DBT and Prolonged Exposure county-wide.
Ivy has over 7 years experience serving on full-model comprehensive DBT Teams where she excelled at facilitating DBT skills training groups in both private practice and community mental health settings.
When not providing therapy, Ivy is passionate about the dissemination of evidence-based treatments as she provides regular consultation, supervision and training in CBT and evidence-based approaches to clinicians and psychiatry residents for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Additionally, Ivy has over 5 years of experience providing supervision to MSW students and ASWs working toward licensure.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does therapy actually work?
CBT and DBT are among the most widely researched evidence-based psychological interventions for the treatment of several psychological challenges including anxiety, depression, and substance use disorder.
Fees
Individual therapy fee is $250. Sessions last between 45 and 50 minutes.
Group therapy fee is offered at $95 per group session, plus $200 for an individual intake screening. Group sessions last 90 minutes.
Insurance Coverage
YCBT Services is considered an "out of network" provider, as we do not actively participate in any insurance plans. However, if your plan offers out of network reimbursement for psychotherapy, we will provide you with all the necessary paperwork to submit to your insurance company to request reimbursement.
