(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Jacalyn Yurick, LISW-S. I’m a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience helping adolescents and adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, grief, substance use, and major life transitions. I specialize in working with individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or exhausted from carrying the weight of everything on their own. Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning on the outside while silently struggling internally with anxiety, unresolved trauma, burnout, people-pleasing, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Others come to therapy after years of feeling misunderstood, emotionally disconnected, or unable to fully move forward despite trying everything they can to “just cope.” My goal is to help clients move beyond simply surviving and begin feeling more grounded, confident, connected, and emotionally at peace. I am EMDR-trained and have extensive experience treating complex trauma and PTSD. In addition to trauma work, I frequently help clients struggling with panic attacks, chronic stress, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, grief and loss, and substance use concerns. I utilize evidence-based approaches including EMDR, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based interventions, Solution-Focused Therapy, and strengths-based treatment tailored to each client’s individual needs. My background includes work in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, residential substance use treatment, outpatient mental health, school-based therapy, couples counseling, and telehealth. Working across these settings has given me experience supporting clients through both crisis situations and long-term personal growth. Clients often describe me as down-to-earth, supportive, direct, and easy to talk to. Therapy does not require you to have everything figured out before you begin. You only need a starting point, and together we can work toward meaningful and lasting change.
I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative process — one where you feel genuinely heard while also being challenged to grow in meaningful ways. I strive to create an environment where clients can be honest without fear of judgment and begin building healthier patterns, stronger relationships, and greater emotional resilience. Reaching out for help can feel difficult, especially when you’ve been carrying things alone for a long time. In our first session, we will work on identifying goals, answering questions, and making you feel as comfortable as possible.
My strengths as a therapist include: compassion, patience, support, relatability, passion, and genuine interest in the lives of my clients. I truly care and want what is best for my clients and I genuinely enjoy working as a therapist and making a difference in the lives of others.
I have about 10 years of experience working with individual therapy and about 5 years of experience with group therapy and couples counseling. The majority of my career has been working with adults, but I also have some experience treated adolescents. I am best positioned to serve clients with diverse backgrounds and therapy needs, with expert experience in working with trauma and PTSD, anxiety and ocd, depression, life changes, relational issues, substance abuse, infertility/adoption/foster care, chronic illness and ADHD.
Other specialties
I identify as
EMDR
Intensive trauma processing therapy by way of identifying core beliefs and working toward adaptive functioning.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Utilization of mindfulness and emotional regulation to improve boundaries, communication, and recognition of needs.
Grief Therapy
Processing the loss of a loved one or major life change, and addressing difficulty coping with the loss.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Recognition of feelings, thoughts, and experiences and working to maintain a present focused mindset.