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Kylie Yacuzzo

Therapist

Kylie Yacuzzo

LCSW

North Carolina · 7+ years of experience

Person-centered social worker focusing on practical goals

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Step 1

  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Mindfulness tools

About Kylie

Kylie Yacuzzo is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a person-centered approach to help people feel more capable and confident. She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on building strengths to address everyday struggles. Kylie speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for worried parents and individuals.

With seven years of clinical experience, Kylie has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, grief, and low self-esteem. She also works with concerns around parenting, career changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her practice includes attention to issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiving stress, and chronic illness or disability.

Kylie blends client-centered work with goal-focused methods. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thought that get in the way. She also draws on mindfulness exercises to help people calm their bodies and stay present during hard moments.

Sessions are conversational and practical. Kylie helps clients set small, doable goals and checks progress together. She listens for each person’s priorities and adapts strategies so they fit everyday life.

People who turn to Kylie often want straightforward tools and steady support. She offers coaching-style guidance alongside therapy to help with motivation, commitment problems, and coping through life changes. Kylie practices in North Carolina as an LCSW and conducts work in English.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

Step 3

Approaches in online sessions and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on each person's strengths; in online work this means the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and practical behavior changes; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific skills to shift reactions and routines.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and Kylie treats it as a collaborative step. She will discuss goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust plans based on what feels most useful. That collaboration helps shape a plan that matches the client's needs and pace.

Session options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into a busy week, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and can reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use video, phone, or messaging arrangements in different settings, and Kylie will help identify what fits each person's life and goals before scheduling.

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kylie help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life-change concerns. The practice also addresses related topics such as attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Kylie uses a client-centered style that emphasizes the person's own goals and strengths. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness practices to build practical skills and manageable steps forward.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work has included helping people with trauma, motivation, confidence, and coping with life stressors.

Where is Kylie licensed to practice?

She holds a North Carolina LCSW, which is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential issued in North Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will be provided during the signup process.

How do I get started with her services?

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