LGBT therapists in Carson City, NV

Hello, my name is Amanda Yurko and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Therapy should feel like a conversation where you feel heard, understood, and actively involved. You’re the expert on your life. I’m here to walk alongside you. ​ With more than a decade of experience, I bring a warm, creative, and open-minded approach to helping you navigate what’s next.I work with teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and other mental health challenges.

When I’m away from my practice, I'm a wife, mom, and someone who believes that the little things in life matter. I love time outdoors, hiking, being near the beach, and listening to rock music.

You'll also find me cheering on the Philadelphia Phillies and the Vegas Golden Knights. Balancing family life with my practice keeps me grounded, energized, and deeply connected to the importance of work-life balance. ​

I share this because therapy is ultimately about connection. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself while receiving professional, compassionate care.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or past experiences? Moving forward can feel difficult when emotional pain, relationship struggles, or life stress leave you feeling trapped or uncertain.You do not have to face these challenges alone. I provide a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where we can work together to help you heal, grow, and regain confidence. I believe your worth is not defined by your past or your struggles. Together, we will explore practical tools and strategies to help you create meaningful change and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

I was born and raised in Montana and have a genuine passion for nature and the outdoors. I received my Bachelors in Psychology at Montana State University in 2001. I then pursued my Masters of Social Work degree and graduated in 2008 from the University of Montana. This graduate program had a focus on providing a social justice and integrated practitioner perspective. I have an eclectic style that can be tailored to each unique individual. My primary therapeutic methods include Mindfulness Based, Holistic, Exposure, Narrative, Cognitive and Behavioral, Strengths Based & Solution Focused Therapies. I provide a non-judgmental and compassionate environment that often helps people feel comfortable. A true passion of mine is structuring therapeutic activities for clients to express, process, increase self-awareness, and de-stress from life’s challenging and developmental experiences.

I bring 20 years of experience as a social worker across a range of mental health settings, but individual therapy is where I feel most at home. I often work with people navigating life transitions, stress, relationship challenges, and that “stuck” feeling. I also use DBT-informed approaches to help build coping skills and emotional balance.

I have 26 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, families in therapy. We will work together to develop plans that are unique and right for you.