esme yarnell (she/her)

I specialize in supporting individuals and couples navigating polyamory, open relationships, and ethical non-monogamy (ENM). As someone personally practicing ENM, I bring both lived experience and professional training to this work. I have completed continuing education focused on working affirmatively with polyamorous and non-monogamous clients. My approach is nonjudgmental, affirming, and centered on communication.

I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ clients and creating an affirming space where people can explore their identities, relationships, and experiences without judgment. As a queer therapist, I bring both lived experience and professional training to this work. I have completed continuing education focused on LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy and remain committed to ongoing learning.

I specialize in supporting clients experiencing anxiety and helping them better understand the patterns underlying their anxiety. My approach draws from attachment theory, EMDR when clinically appropriate, and mindfulness-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to build greater self-awareness, develop effective coping skills, and create a stronger sense of safety and connection.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through a collaborative and practical approach, I support clients in identifying unhelpful patterns, developing new perspectives, and building coping skills that can be applied in daily life. I tailor CBT to each client’s needs and combine it with other approaches when appropriate to support meaningful, lasting change.

I incorporate animal-assisted therapy to support connection, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of safety within the therapeutic process. When appropriate, animals can help clients feel more grounded and engaged while creating opportunities to explore trust, boundaries, communication, and relationships. I use animal-assisted therapy collaboratively and thoughtfully, tailoring the approach to each client’s comfort, needs, and therapeutic goals.

I use EMDR as a trauma-informed approach to help clients process difficult and distressing experiences that may continue to affect their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of safety. I tailor EMDR to each client and use it when clinically appropriate, prioritizing collaboration, pacing, and emotional safety. My approach recognizes that healing is not about erasing the past, but about helping clients develop a greater sense of integration, agency, and connection in their present lives.

I incorporate animal-assisted therapy to support connection, emotional regulation, and a greater sense of safety within the therapeutic process. When appropriate, animals can help clients feel more grounded and engaged while creating opportunities to explore trust, boundaries, communication, and relationships. I use animal-assisted therapy collaboratively and thoughtfully, tailoring the approach to each client’s comfort, needs, and therapeutic goals.

I use EMDR as a trauma-informed approach to help clients process difficult and distressing experiences that may continue to affect their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of safety. I tailor EMDR to each client and use it when clinically appropriate, prioritizing collaboration, pacing, and emotional safety. My approach recognizes that healing is not about erasing the past, but about helping clients develop a greater sense of integration, agency, and connection in their present lives.

I use EMDR as a trauma-informed approach to help clients process difficult and distressing experiences that may continue to affect their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of safety. I tailor EMDR to each client and use it when clinically appropriate, prioritizing collaboration, pacing, and emotional safety. My approach recognizes that healing is not about erasing the past, but about helping clients develop a greater sense of integration, agency, and connection in their present lives.