Yashika Barnett, LCSW/LMSW, MBA

Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism, Relationship Concerns, Life Transitions, Severe Mental Illness, LGBTQ+ Affirming Care

Yashika Barnett, LCSW/LMSW, MBA, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who provides evidence-based care to individuals navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. She has experience working in outpatient therapy, inpatient behavioral health, and community mental health settings, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Yashika believes that every individual has unique strengths and the capacity for growth. She takes a collaborative, client-centered approach, creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. Her goal is to help individuals develop practical coping skills, build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create meaningful, lasting change.

She utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to each client's needs, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness-based techniques, solution-focused therapy, and strengths-based