Mara Yachimski (they/them)

I’m passionate about using both neurobiology and artistic therapy techniques to support healing and growth. I’ve spent a year working in diverse settings, including university environments and private practice. My experience spans Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, and a deep focus on trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, and mood disorders. I see clients at Village Counseling, a practice that focuses on the holistic view of the person and adding mental health therapy to your "village" of resources. I love integrating somatic and expressive arts techniques into my work, as they help clients connect their emotional healing to their body in a way that traditional talk therapy often can’t. This approach fosters a deeper understanding and acceptance of oneself, making the healing process more impactful. I take pride in building strong, collaborative relationships with my clients, approaching our work together as a partnership grounded in candor, togetherness, uniqueness, and growth.

I believe that we may not have had control over what happened to us as children, but we do have control over how we heal as adults. I think that everyone is capable of change and that we are all doing the best we can with the resources we have. I believe educating ourselves and expanding our awareness and empathy is the best way to begin bridging the gaps in our society. I am an active member of Texas SAIGE (Society for Affectional, Intersex, and Gender Expansive Identities), previously serving as Emerging Leader and currently as a Trustee for the Board. We attend Advocacy Days at the Texas State Capitol, where we talk with leadership and legislation about bills concerning LGBTQ+ citizens and advocate for changes in policies that positively enrich and protect these populations. I am a member of the Texas Counseling Association and regularly attend the Professional Growth Conferences to continue my education as well as connect and network with other counselors and clinicians.