Samantha Yard
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Seattle, WA 98108
Waitlist for new clients
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Often by the time clients reach me, they have needed help for a long time. Some have trouble identifying and talking about their emotions. Others may be struggling to manage intense distress, caught in unhelpful thinking patterns. Many find that their problems are linked with dissatisfaction in important relationships, and may feel disconnected even from people they know well. Often, people try to cope with these problems by engaging in unhealthy behaviors that they want to stop but can't figure out how. The first step in our therapy is to get clarity about what the main problems really are, and to identify therapy goals.
In pursuit of these goals, I will help you: 1. identify what emotions, thoughts or behaviors are standing in the way of your goals; 2. learn strategies to increase self-awareness and behavioral control; 3. respond in more effective ways to your thoughts and emotions; and 4. generalize learning in session to your real world relationships and settings.
I understand why it can be difficult to trust a new person, especially when you have been hurt or disappointed in the past. I take that trust seriously. I also recognize that we are all unique, and it may take multiple calls before you find a therapist who is the right fit for you. On a consultation call, I will help you decide if we are a good match.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $250
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Samantha Yard
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / PY60665952 Samantha Yard
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Wesleyan University Bachelor of Arts / 2001
- Attended University of Washington, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2015
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Samantha Yard
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Emotional Disturbance
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
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Samantha Yard
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
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Samantha Yard
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (206) 737-7402
Samantha Yard
Psychologist, PhD