Amara Yachimski, MS, LPC-Associate, NCC
Under the Supervision of Kathryn Leachman, LPC-S, NCC
Currently Accepting New Clients
My Pronouns are: they/them
Who I see: Teens, Adults, Individuals, Relationships, Families
Where I Work: Virtual or In-Person (Farmersville, TX)
Investment: $160 per session (out of pocket)
Fun Fact: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is the superior LoZ game, and I’m not sorry about it.
Welcome!I'm a neurodivergent and nonbinary practitioner (with a sprinkle of "horse girl" in there, too) who’s passionate about working with individuals and families that have survived trauma, are struggling with their identity, or just haven't found someone that "gets it". Whether it's uncovering forgotten wounds or redefining old patterns, I truly enjoy helping people learn more about themselves while fostering renewed growth and change in their lives.
My approach to therapy is relational, which means I use everything we’re practicing in therapy and empower you to bring it into your real life, through gently challenging you to try new things, reflect on old patterns, or even develop compassion for yourself, sometimes for the first time. We'll talk about the relationships you grew up with and who your primary caregivers were before finding connections between how you relate to the world and how you relate to yourself. I use psychodynamic and sensorimotor theories, which basically mean learning to integrate your body into the conversation as well—but don't worry if this sounds a little scary. We’ll work on some breathing techniques, body scans, and other movements to help you feel unstuck. It's amazing how much the body can hold that we're not even aware of.
I aim to blend my comprehensive education and knowledge with a love of dark humor, authenticity, and some nerdy-ness. My cats will be regular partners of our therapy sessions, and I encourage you to have your pets join us on screen if that brings you some extra support! Want to info-dump about your newest hobby? Care to tell me all about your favorite video games (mine is BoTW) and which characters you'd be? Feeling stuck and want to write a poem in session? I am here to invite every part of you to feel comfortable in this space. Therapy doesn't always have to be so serious, you know!
Outside of the office, I enjoy working with my rescued mustang, Raven, at the farm and regularly teach horseback riding lessons to other horse people. I'm a retired barista and love to make myself a latte for our sessions, as well as go to local cafes and explore their wares. My fiancée and I enjoy gardening together and playing video games while our two cats cuddle with us on the couch. I also crochet for fun and to keep my mind busy, and love to make sourdough throughout the days I have sessions.
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Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Southern Methodist University
Specializing in Neuroscience, Art Therapy, and Trauma
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in French Studies - Southwestern University
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Somatic Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Expressive Arts Techniques
Parts Work
