Yodline Exavier (She/They)

I use CBT through an anti-oppressive, anti-ableist lens to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Rather than labeling thoughts as distorted, we explore how they may have formed in response to trauma, systemic harm, or neurodivergence. Together, we work to understand these patterns with compassion and gently reshape narratives in ways that support healing, self-trust, and a greater sense of agency.

I use DBT to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship skills, especially for clients navigating trauma. I center the balance of acceptance and change, helping clients honor their emotional realities while building tools for growth. Rooted in an anti-carceral lens, my approach emphasizes self-accountability and boundaries without shame, punishment, or control.

I use Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore patterns that shape how clients relate to themselves and others. This approach helps uncover the deeper emotional needs beneath reactive behaviors. I hold space through a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens that honors how systems impact attachment and safety. Together, we build secure, authentic connections rooted in compassion, trust, and mutual care.

I approach therapy with an awareness of how cultural and systemic oppression impact mental health. I center the lived experiences of marginalized clients, acknowledging the role of racism, ableism, capitalism, and other systems in shaping distress. My goal is to create a space where clients can process these realities, reclaim their narratives, and find strength in their identity and resistance.

I support clients with anxiety by helping them understand the roots of their worry and develop tools to navigate it with greater ease. Using mindfulness, grounding strategies, and a trauma-informed lens, we explore how anxiety shows up in the body and mind. I work collaboratively to reduce shame, increase self-trust, and build coping skills that honor each client’s unique needs and lived experiences.

I support clients with ADHD through a neurodivergent-affirming lens, helping them build systems that work for their brains—not against them. Together, we explore challenges like executive functioning, emotional regulation, and self-criticism. I offer tools rooted in compassion, not control, and work to dismantle internalized ableism while fostering self-trust, structure, and sustainable strategies for daily life.

I support clients with ADHD through a neurodivergent-affirming lens, helping them build systems that work for their brains—not against them. Together, we explore challenges like executive functioning, emotional regulation, and self-criticism. I offer tools rooted in compassion, not control, and work to dismantle internalized ableism while fostering self-trust, structure, and sustainable strategies for daily life.