Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’ve learned through experience that it hasn’t always been safe to be fully seen or understood. I believe healing happens within a trusting, attuned relationship—one where you feel respected, supported, and free to move at your own pace.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), I am dedicated to providing evidenced-based, compassionate care that helps clients reconnect with themselves. My work is grounded in safety, curiosity, and collaboration, and my role is to provide a steady presence as we make sense of your experiences together and work toward meaningful, sustainable change. I approach therapy with the belief that each person’s responses and patterns make sense within the context of their unique life story. Rather than focusing on “what’s wrong,” we work to understand your internal world and how your experiences have shaped the ways you cope, connect, and protect yourself.

I utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR therapy—evidence-based modalities that support deep, lasting healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. IFS helps clients develop a compassionate relationship with their inner world, while EMDR supports the brain’s natural ability to process and integrate difficult experiences. Together, these approaches allow us to address both present-day concerns and the underlying patterns that keep people feeling stuck. 

In addition to traditional talk therapy, I offer equine-assisted therapy for clients who benefit from experiential, nature-based work. Interacting with horses can provide powerful insights into emotional awareness, boundaries, and nervous system regulation in a nonjudgmental, embodied way. Whether in the therapy office or the arena, my goal is to help clients build resilience, self-trust, and a deeper sense of connection—both within themselves and in their relationships.

I have been practicing as a therapist since 2007, working with individuals across a wide range of settings and communities. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Washington, D.C., board certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and a PATH certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling and Human Development from The George Washington University and my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Baylor University. My clinical career began in Washington, D.C., where I worked in a nonprofit mental health agency treating complex mental health conditions and trauma. I later served as a therapist and Assistant Clinical Director at the Kolmac Clinic, an intensive outpatient addiction treatment center. These formative experiences shaped my clinical depth and my commitment to working thoughtfully with complex and deeply rooted concerns.

In my practice, I work with adults navigating challenges such as addiction and recovery, identity development, emotional regulation, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to the individual needs of each person. I care deeply about understanding your unique story and consider it a privilege to witness your personal growth.

You can contact me via email (syorklpc@gmail.com) or by phone
(682-207-2434).