My name is Kylie Yacuzzo. I graduated with my MSW from Western Carolina University and went on to get my LCSW through the state of North Carolina. I specialize in trauma focused care, anxiety, depression, anger, and adjustment with both minors and adults. I use several techniques from different modalities to support you, such as CBT, TF-CBT techniques, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused therapy.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Deciding to ask for support through therapy can be a big decision, so I am glad that you have made it this far into your search. Mental health issues are hard to handle alone. During our first session we will go over an overall history to include both mental and physical health. We will take time to build rapport and get to know each other. We will discuss future goals and treatment goals you would like to target.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
"Kylie is a wonderful therapist. She listens & helps me break things down & think through situations differently. This is highly beneficial when your emotions are a rollercoaster. When things are overwhelming, having new tools to use to help you manage your days is a game changer. Highly recommend Kylie." "I feel like I have a lot going on in my head. Sometimes I don’t know how to even express it but Kylie has a way of figuring out what I need and mapping out next steps for me. After our sessions, I always feel better. I even find myself feeling exponentially calmer days later because of how she’s able to lay out my next steps. I feel like my problems now have a plan moving forward. I have hope." "Kylie makes me feel comfortable, heard, and respected. We have collaborated together to use her expertise and my experiences and preferences which makes me more committed to taking care of myself in between sessions."
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I am best suited for clients who are ready to make some positive changes in their lives to increase their satisfaction. I have a diverse range of clients of all ages. Whether you want to work with overcoming struggles from the past, things happening currently, or anxiety about the future I am able to support you through these challenges. I work alongside of you to ensure that we are prioritizing what issues, needs, and goals that are what you feel is most important. Therapy works best when you are bought into change and sometimes being ready for change is hard. I can help either of these perspectives