Kate Yingst, DBT Child Teen Young Adult Therapy in Cleveland | Columbus

Therapist specializing in DBT and tking Children, Teenagers, Young Adults, who are struggling with depression, anxiety, school issues, ADHD, behavioral issues, bullying, self-esteem, trauma, social issues, drugs or alcohol, relationships

Kate Yingst, LSW, MSW

Hi there and welcome to Mind Trek Counseling! My name is Florence “Kate” Yingst and you can call me Kate!

Currently, I am taking Children, Teenagers, and Young Adults (18 to early 20s) who are struggling with depression, anxiety, school issues, ADHD, behavioral concerns, bullying, self-esteem, trauma, social issues, experimenting with drugs or alcohol, relationships, career stressors, and adjustment to change. I work well with LGBTQ+ populations, young girls and women, and teenage boys who are interested in making a change, looking for accountability, and helping achieve their goals.

I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and from Northern Kentucky University with a Master of Social Work (MSW) I have a variety of training including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), The Seven Challenges Drug and Alcohol Counseling Program Model for Adolescents, Teaching Family Model, Family Therapy, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Case Management, Mental Health Group Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).

I have spent the majority of my career working with adolescents and young adults, most recently working at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Inpatient Psychiatry practicing group and individual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

How do I approach therapy?

First, I want to get to know you! The first sessions will include working on establishing an effective rapport, establishing goals, and identifying the WHY to see a therapist at this particular moment. I will help you develop a treatment plan to assist with accountability toward achieving your goals. I strive to help you feel confident about your decision-making and accomplishing your goals.
I use strengths-based, person-centered, and humanistic approaches to my therapy practice. For all of my clients, we will continue to focus on the DBT life worth living goals to help identify your purpose and help achieve your goals.
If you are a parent who is seeking therapy for your child I will keep you involved alongside your child's therapy journey while maintaining confidentiality in the therapy room. I will keep you updated on the progress your child is making in the therapy sessions.
I will use psychoeducation on the skills learned in therapy, and the goals and motivators of your child so you can monitor the progress of your child outside of the therapy session. It is important when your child is in therapy that you are open to learning with your child through this journey!

My best skill DBT

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT is my most powerful tool and I have used it to help so many of my children and young adult clients! It’s to address Borderline Personality Disorder/Presenting, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Depression, and Trauma. Here are the major parts of it:
- Mindfulness: Cultivating awareness of the present moment, promoting non-judgmental observation of thoughts and emotions.
- Distress Tolerance: Equipping individuals with coping mechanisms to tolerate and navigate distressing situations without engaging in harmful behaviors.
- Emotion Regulation: Teaching skills to identify, understand, and manage intense emotions effectively.
- Interpersonal Effectiveness: Enhancing communication and relationship-building skills, fostering healthier interactions with others.

Understanding your life worth living is essential to effective therapy practice and I want to bring each of my clients back to their life worth living goals throughout treatment. I approach TIPP as one of the most effective crisis survival skills. I will teach my patients who are experiencing big emotions (anxiety/anger/etc.) how their nervous system can react to these emotions and how to use TIPP to regulate emotional intensity and begin thinking more clearly.

Other favorite skills

Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) with Behavior Issues. Behavioral concerns can cause distress in the client’s setting, academic setting, and social settings. I use CBT with individuals who have behavior concerns to identify goals and motivators and work using the client's strengths to begin making positive changes. When an individual struggles with behavior issues I also work on establishing a solid/effective rapport with the client. As many clients with behavior issues do not trust adults or authority figures, I want to ensure that I can be a trustworthy and respectable adult so that sessions are the most effective in producing change.
Trauma Informed Care. I approach each client with a trauma-informed approach recognizing all life circumstances and reactions are unique to the person.

Is it time to tell your story? Are you ready to make a change? Hey, I am so happy you are here. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself or your child, I am honored to be considered on this journey for you. Being a teenager and transitioning into adulthood can be very challenging and I am here to help you through these challenges.