Picture of Tierra Yonker LCSW-S LCDC therapist works with addiction, trauma, and eating disorders.

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Tierra Yonker, LCSW-S, LCDC

Let’s get to the deeper roots of your struggles and pain so you can create real, lasting change.

Therapist based in WI, serving WI and Texas virtually.

LEt’s Work Together

You might be here because you…

  • Feel stuck in patterns you don’t fully understand — Whether it’s substance use, disordered eating, relationships, or emotional cycles that you keep repeating, we can start disrupting things… in a really good way.
  • Have tried to “fix it” but nothing seems to stick — You’ve put in effort, maybe even done therapy before, but something deeper still feels unresolved.
  • Carry pain from past experiences that still show up today — Trauma, grief, or things you’ve pushed down are now coming out in ways you didn’t expect or find hard to control.
  • Use coping strategies that worked at one point… but are now hurting more than helping — And part of you knows it’s time for something to change.
  • Feel frustrated with yourself — You’re frustrated or ashamed because you think you should have it figured out by now, but don’t.
  • Want more than surface-level coping skills — You’re ready to understand the “why” behind your patterns and actually shift them.
Warm and calming candle in a therapy office in Southlake Texas.
My Approach

We don’t just talk about what’s wrong, we actually empower you to live more fully and freely.

In therapy with me, you can expect…

I don’t get tunnel-vision about issues like addiction or eating disorders, simply focusing on that as the problem itself. I want to understand what your patterns have been doing for you, because those patterns usually make a lot of sense once we look at what’s underneath them. They’re often ways of coping with things that are much deeper, much more complex.

I love thinking outside the box and incorporating experiential approaches like movement, sand tray therapy, and body-based work (like Brainspotting) to help you process things in a different way.

You’re a human being, not a cookie. So there’s no standardized, cookie-cutter approach with me. I will tailor our work to your specific goals and preferences.

Because I believe the most foundational part of good therapy is meeting you where you are and building our work around you… your story, your needs, your pace.

You’ve survived some awful stuff, and yet you’re here. So I promise, you’re more resilient than you probably give yourself credit for. Part of our work will be helping you connect with your strengths and resilience, and build on what’s already there.

My goal for you isn’t just a bunch of “aha” moments where things start to make more sense. That kind of insight is an important part of the process, but it only opens the door to the possibility of change. Real change comes when insight is paired with the tools and skills to actually do something different.

And if trauma is a part of your story in any way, that deserves attention too… even if there’s a little voice inside saying it wasn’t that big of a deal or you’ve already put it behind you. Trauma work is not about “getting over it,” it’s about healing the damage that was done to the way you see yourself, see others, and experience the world.

How I can help

services & specialties

Services

Specialties

  • Adults
  • Substance use & addiction (drugs & alcohol)
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety, depression & other mood disorders
  • Women’s issues
  • Grief & life transitions
  • Relationship issues

Fees & Insurance


  • $165 assessment, $150 for regular sessions for private pay
  • Texas Insurance: BCBS, Aetna, United/UMR, and Cigna
  • Wisconsin Insurance: Aetna and Cigna
  • Sliding scale spots available – please contact us

Appointments:
Virtual therapy only

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What if the things you’ve been struggling with actually make sense?

You’re not crazy or a bad person. There’s a reason you’ve been doing what you’ve been doing.
Together, we’ll figure it out and then find other ways to get what you need without hurting yourself or your relationships.

My Qualifications

  • Master’s in Social Work specializing in Mental Health
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S) and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) in Texas
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) in Wisconsin

Prior to private practice, I worked for about 15 years at residential treatment centers treating addiction, and I currently help run a non-profit sober living house for women in Wisconsin.

I enjoy being in nature, yoga, baking, and doing crafts. I have a kitty that keeps things interesting at my house! I love all animals, so I pet every dog I can.

You deserve more than just surviving or “managing symptoms.”

Start moving forward in your healing journey today.

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