Kyla Yorkoski
LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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She/Her
Kyla
is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.
$150/ 55-minute session
Whole Foods Insurance
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Aetna
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United Healthcare/Optum
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BCBS
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Private Pay
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Adolescents
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Eating/Body Concerns
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Mood Concerns
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Self Harm
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Suicidality
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Self-Esteem
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Dialectical Behavior Treatment (DBT)
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Parenting
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Academic Struggles
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Teens
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Age 10 & up
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EMDR
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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
Kyla
is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.
