Kyla Yorkoski
LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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She/Her
Kyla
is not accepting new counseling clients at this time.
$145/ 60-minute session (sliding scale available upon request)
Whole Foods Insurance
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Private Pay
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Discounted Session Rates
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Aetna
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United Healthcare/Optum
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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...
- Those who feel like they’re chronically misunderstood
- Those who struggle with self harm or suicidal urges or behaviors
- Those who are tired of being their own worst critic
- Those who are trying to figure out “who am I?”
- Those who need the skills and tools to navigate day to day tasks
- Those who don't understand their emotions, how to feel them, or how to express them
- Those who want to be their authentic selves, regardless of who they are “supposed to” be
Style & Approach
Life can really suck sometimes! Let's talk about it.
I use a direct and compassionate approach centered around your needs. I like to look at this process as a journey we'll take together. My goal is to build a strong connection (and have a little fun) so we can navigate the deeper, uncomfortable stuff a little easier. Whether it's sadness, silliness, anger, or excitement, no feeling is forbidden (they’re actually encouraged!).
I'm here to help you feel seen, heard and understood.
I welcome all of the identities you bring into the therapeutic space, including all body sizes, abilities, races, sexualities, genders, religions and values.
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.
