Allison Yates, LCSW
The power of the pasture
For me, the word pasture evokes a sense of peace and warmth, freedom and exploration. It is an environment that allows for pause and reflection, while also engaging the senses and challenging the mind. After some time spent out in the pasture, I tend to come away with a sense of peace and maybe even a new perspective. My hope is that our time spent together will produce similar outcomes.
Education and Experience
I have experience working with clients struggling with trauma, mental health, and addiction concerns in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Over the years, I have found that we are all more alike than we are different. And when given safe space and support, we have within us the wisdom, compassion, and grace we need to heal. This understanding led me to specialize in Equine Assisted Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), while also utilizing aspects of Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
I obtained a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Social Work and hold an LCSW in Tennessee and LSCSW in Kansas. I am also certified in EAGALA and trained through EMDRIA.