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Olin "Kirk" Yauchler, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Stress and relationship issues
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness methods
About Olin
Olin "Kirk" Yauchler is an LCSW licensed in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience in clinical work. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family problems, and challenges like trauma, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and career questions.
He returned to direct practice after spending part of his career in leadership and program oversight. That background means he has seen a wide range of care settings and knows how different services fit together. He now focuses on one-on-one work and short-term goals as requested by the person in front of him.
Sessions are practical and goal-minded. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address thinking patterns, habits, and motivation. Conversations often include concrete steps to try between meetings and simple ways to notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He approaches planning collaboratively. Clients identify priorities and he helps build plans that break larger problems into manageable tasks. Progress is tracked in ordinary terms like better sleep, fewer conflicts, or clearer decisions rather than technical measures.
People who come for help can expect clear explanations of suggested methods and straightforward options for next steps. He accepts clients internationally and works in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect people to a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test thoughts and behaviors, focusing on clear, measurable changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clarify values and commit to actions that matter, which can reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Client-centered methods focus on listening and helping people set their own goals, so the work stays practical and person driven.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and preferences. Sessions can shift methods over time based on what is helping and what the person wants to try next.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can work therapy into a lunch break or evening slot. He uses straightforward exercises and homework that fit day-to-day life so work between sessions stays practical and manageable.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and intimacy issues, parenting, career questions, bipolar concerns, and related areas such as codependency and communication problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and then tests small behavior changes. Sessions often include practical exercises and homework to change how situations are approached.
What is his experience background?
He has 15 years of direct clinical experience and spent part of his career in leadership overseeing behavioral health services across different settings before returning to direct practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW and is licensed in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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