About Charla and the Practice
A Compassionate, Results-Driven Approach to Therapy
My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and practical strategies tailored to your unique needs. I believe that meaningful change happens when we combine a safe, supportive environment with proven techniques that address the root causes of your challenges.
Using a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution-focused techniques, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I help women navigate perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt. Together, we’ll create a plan that aligns with your values, respects your pace, and moves you toward the life you envision.
Whether you’re seeking clarity in relationships, healing from past pain, or breaking free from negative thought patterns, my approach is designed to empower you with tools that foster long-lasting transformation. Let’s focus on what’s possible and take the steps to make it happen.
Rooted in Equity
Everyone deserves the freedom to live authentically, the safety to explore their truth, and the opportunity to heal in spaces that honor their full humanity. Throughout my career, I’ve worked to create spaces where BIPOC and Queer communities feel seen, valued, and supported. I’m committed to ensuring that my practice remains a safe and affirming space for the most vulnerable.
About Charla Yearwood, LCSW
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Ball State University
Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Science in Family Studies & Child DevelopmentUniversity of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
Masters of Science in Social Work -
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Center for Creative MindfulnessAcceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Indiana University School of Social Work
With over 15 years of experience in mental health, I bring expertise and a personal touch to my work as a therapist. My career has included roles as a therapist, educator, mentor, and speaker, all driven by a passion for helping individuals create meaningful change.
I specialize in supporting high-achieving professionals, mothers balancing family and career, and those navigating life transitions. Using methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR for trauma healing, and solution-focused strategies, I aim to provide clarity and tangible results, helping clients build lives aligned with their values.
As a former leader of a group therapy practice and an educator at institutions like Indiana University and Columbia University, I’ve trained therapists and championed inclusive, empowering approaches to mental health. My research and speaking engagements focus on the intersections of race, gender, and identity, deepening my commitment to culturally affirming care.
Outside of work, I’m a wife, mom, and believer in finding balance through small joys like reading, reality TV, and family time. If you’re ready for meaningful change, I’m here to walk alongside you. Together, we can create the life you deserve.
