Kyla Yorkoski

LPC (Waitlist for new clients)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker She/Her

$150/ 55-minute session, Currently on Waitlist

Insurances in Network:Whole Foods Insurance / Aetna /

United Healthcare/Optum / BCBS / Private Pay

Fields of Specialization: Adolescents / Eating/Body Concerns /

Mood Concerns / Self Harm / Suicidality / Self-Esteem /

Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT) / Parenting /

Academic Struggles / Teens / Age 10 & up / EMDR

Learn More About kyla

I work great with...

Teens figuring out who they are—especially those exploring identity, belonging, and self-worth in a world that sometimes feels confusing or unkind.
Perfectionists with loud inner critics who feel stuck chasing impossible standards and need help learning self-compassion.
Big feelers who struggle to manage intense emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration—and sometimes turn to unhealthy coping strategies when overwhelmed.
Deep thinkers who feel misunderstood and are searching for connection, acceptance, and a space to explore their identity without judgment.
Teens navigating tough moments, including suicidal thoughts or shame spirals, who want to feel seen, valued, and supported as they learn to believe in themselves.

Style & Approach

Life can really suck sometimes—let's talk about it.

I take a direct and compassionate approach that's centered on you. Think of therapy as a journey we’ll take together—one where we build a strong connection (and maybe even share a laugh) to help navigate the deeper, uncomfortable stuff more easily.

Sadness, silliness, anger, excitement—no feeling is off-limits. In fact, they’re all welcome here.

I’m here to make sure you feel seen, heard, and understood.

I honor and celebrate all the identities you bring into this space—every body size, ability, race, sexuality, gender, religion, and value is welcome.

Some of the approaches I Use...

Compassion Focused and Person-Centered
DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy)
ERP (Exposure Response Prevention)
EFFT (Emotion Focused Family Therapy)
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

SMART Goal-Setting
Trauma-Informed Care
Intuitive and Mindful Eating
Experiential Therapy
Mindfulness

Fun Facts

I'm originally from the Seattle area where it’s rainy all the time and the sun

shows few and far between - so I've moved around since then, exploring

Portland, Chicago and now the lovely Austin, Texas. I truly love this work and

feel incredibly blessed every day to hold space for your stories, experiences and

emotions.

When I’m not working, I love to spend time with my two kitty cats (Zucchini

and Sage), explore Austin food spots, and cool off at the creek!

“Your job throughout your entire life is to disappoint as many people as it takes

to avoid disappointing yourself.” ― Glennon Doyle, Untamed

Education

Masters in Professional Mental Health Counseling, Lewis and Clark College, 2019
Bachelors in Psychology, Western Washington University, 2014

Professional Experience

Licensed Professional Counselor (#82541)
Individual, family, and group therapist in partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) levels of care
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training
Emotion Focused Family Therapy Training
Exposure Response Prevention and OCD Training
RO-DBT Group Therapy Training
Parent Skills Groups Facilitator

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