Megan Yahnke, APSW

Many people who reach out for therapy already carry a quiet hope: that what happened to them does not have to define the rest of their lives.

Even when trauma shows up as anxiety, shame, difficulty trusting others, or feeling constantly on edge, healing is possible. The brain and nervous system are capable of processing experiences in ways that allow people to move forward with greater calm, clarity, and self-trust.

I work with teens (17+) and adults, with a strong focus on supporting individuals who have experienced abuse, sexual trauma, and other deeply impactful life events. My background working with survivors has shaped a therapy approach that prioritizes emotional safety, collaboration, and moving at a pace that feels right for you.

I also have experience supporting individuals with ADHD, autism, and other forms of neurodivergence. Many neurodivergent clients come to therapy after years of feeling misunderstood, overwhelmed, or like they have had to mask parts of themselves to fit expectations. Therapy can be a place where your brain is not something that needs to be “fixed,” but something that can be better understood and supported.

Because trauma and neurodivergence often intersect, I tailor therapy to work with your brain rather than against it, helping you develop strategies that feel realistic and sustainable.

To support deeper trauma healing, I integrate EMDR and Brainspotting, two powerful therapies designed to help the brain and nervous system process experiences that may feel stuck or unresolved. These approaches often help reduce the emotional intensity of difficult memories and allow space for resilience, self-compassion, and new perspectives to emerge.

My goal in therapy is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood, whether you are working through trauma, navigating relationships, managing overwhelm, or trying to better understand how your mind works.

Healing does not mean forgetting what happened. It means your mind and body no longer feeling trapped by it.

If you’re curious whether this approach might be helpful for you, you’re welcome to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. This gives us a chance to connect, answer your questions, and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.

Education & Training

• Licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker (APSW)
• EMDR practitioner
• Brainspotting practitioner
• Trauma-informed care for survivors of abuse
•  Neurodiversity-affirming therapy approaches