Therapist
Winona Yellowhammer is guided by empathy, cultural integrity, and a deep commitment to mental health advocacy. She has a Bachelor of Social Work from Belmont University and a Master of Social Work from the University of West Florida. She combines academic excellence with decades of hands-on experience to serve clients facing severe and persistent mental illness, homelessness, and substance use disorders.
Her therapeutic expertise spans Solutions-Focused, Narrative, Existential, Art Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing tools she skillfully applies. She has experience working with faith-based organizations, Native networks, government agencies, and private foundations. Winona’s mission is to create a positive impact in behavioral health by serving clients with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI), homelessness, and substance use disorder (SUD).
Among her clinical interests, she is pioneering long-term therapeutic alliances with Native North American tribes by incorporating Inenomowin and similar culturally grounded models that resonate deeply with families navigating complex diagnoses. She is also committed to building a broad coalition of credentialed Indigenous professionals who can effectively advocate with institutions like the U.S. Federal Government and The Crown, working to ensure meaningful representation at key societal tables—political, environmental, and spiritual.
Winona’s care philosophy is rooted in creating safe, respectful, and empowering spaces for healing. With professionalism at her core, she strives to meet each client with dignity, cultural humility, and unwavering support. Her voice continues to echo across communities through advocacy, event hosting, and cultural engagement throughout the U.S. and Canada, weaving care, identity, and action into every facet of her work.