Haleigh Yurecko (she/her)

Relational 

The therapeutic relationship is the key determinate of therapy being successful in reducing or managing symptoms and accomplishing treatment goals. By using a relational approach, I can help clients feel I am a safe trusted supportive person in life which allows us to make progress together. Relational therapy is my main approach as I truly value the relationships I develop with clients. I have found it to be the reason why client's continue to meet with me and report liking me as a therapist.

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use CBT with clients to help challenge negative or irrational thoughts to reduce anxiety and depression. We work together over time to identify more positive realistic beliefs or thought patterns to replace the negative. This type of therapy can also address low self esteem or negative view of self.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

I utilize DBT coping skills for interpersonal relationships, distress tolerance, and emotional regulation. Client's have an option of using worksheets for these skills if they would like.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help you process trauma in a way that tends to be less triggering than traditional talk therapy and can offer successful results quicker as well. It can also help change thought processes related to anxiety or depression. Attached is the link from the office EMDR certification agency where I received my training for more information: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/experiencing-emdr-therapy/

Child or Adolescent Issues

I specialize in working adolescents and young adults and they are my preferred age range for clients as I feel I can build a good relationship and I love being able to offer support to them during difficult times. I ensure that my clients have privacy and only disclose specifics shared with me to parents when I am given permission by the child unless it is a safety concern. This helps youth feel they can trust me. Parent consults and family sessions may occur when appropriate.

Depression

Depression is also common with clients that I work with. I help clients build tools to help them manage their depression and incorporate activities to build more positivity in their lives while helping them reduce the negative thoughts they experience. Improving a client's self image is another thing I would love to help clients with. Suicidal thoughts and self harm are something that I help clients work through to ensure safety.

LGBTQ Issues

I specialize in helping individuals in the LGBTQ+ population. This is true of those questioning their gender or sexuality, as well as those that have passed that stage but are struggling with their identity, whether this is due to personal/family/society beliefs and values. Additionally, clients secure in their gender and sexual identity deserve to work with someone who understands how their life can be impacted ongoing by stigma and culture. I do write WPATH letters for gender affirming care.

Anxiety

Anxiety is extremely common with the clients I work with, especially since COVID started. I help clients learn and implement coping skills so that the anxiety becomes more manageable. When appropriate, I also work with clients to challenge negative and irrational beliefs that cause them to experience general anxiety or panic attacks and replace it with more realistic thoughts.

PTSD

Many people have experienced traumatic life experiences that cause them some level of distress. It is important that they have a therapist who can work with them through this when they feel ready. I ensure that a client has grounding skills before processing trauma to reduce activation, flooding, dissociation, or other trauma symptoms from occurring and causing additional distress. I am certified to use EMDR to treat trauma. I also use a relational narrative approach and trauma focused CBT.