Mental Health Clinic in Tacoma, WA
Yorel Clinic
Yorel Clinic is a mental health clinic located in Tacoma, Washington, at 2303 S Sheridan Ave, founded with the mission of providing high-quality, inclusive mental health care for individuals, families, and communities. Established in 2024, we center safety, cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and measurable outcomes in every therapeutic relationship. Our clinicians are licensed and trained in diverse therapeutic modalities to address trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, first responder stress, chronic illness challenges, spiritual and holistic healing, and anger management.
Our mission, vision, and guiding principles
To provide accessible, respectful, evidence-based mental health services that support healing, resilience, and personal growth for residents of Tacoma, Lakewood, and surrounding communities.
A community where mental health care is stigma-free, accessible, and tailored to the lived experiences of each person, including marginalized and high-risk populations
Compassion, competence, collaboration, cultural humility, confidentiality, and continuous learning.
Why our clinic was created
Yorel Clinic was formed in response to growing community needs—particularly among first responders, survivors of trauma, and people managing chronic illnesses who require integrated mental health and psycho-social support. The founders recognized gaps in accessible trauma-informed care that respected spiritual beliefs and cultural differences. Yorel Clinic aims to be a safe, effective alternative to one-size-fits-all mental health services by offering personalized treatment plans within a warm, professional setting.
Our team and clinical expertise
Our interdisciplinary team includes licensed clinical social workers, licensed mental health counselors, trauma specialists, and clinicians trained in integrative modalities. Team members hold certification in trauma-informed therapies (e.g., CPT, TF-CBT), have additional training supporting first responder mental health, and embrace a client-centered approach that blends evidence-based strategies with optional spiritual or holistic practices. Clinicians frequently engage in continuing education to maintain high standards of care and to incorporate emerging best practices.
Service philosophy: trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care
We practice trauma-informed care by ensuring physical and emotional safety, building trustworthy relationships, giving clients choice and control where possible, and supporting empowerment and resilience. Cultural humility is central; we acknowledge the impact of systemic forces on mental health and strive to understand each client’s cultural background, spiritual beliefs, and personal identity. This shapes treatment goals and modalities, from secular CBT to spiritually-aligned mindfulness practices.
How It Works
Specialized focus on first responders
Specialized focus on first responders
Specialized focus on first responders
We combine clinical expertise with practical understanding of high-risk professions, offering confidential counseling, crisis debriefing, and resilience coaching tailored to shift schedules and occupational cultures.
We combine clinical expertise with practical understanding of high-risk professions, offering confidential counseling, crisis debriefing, and resilience coaching tailored to shift schedules and occupational cultures.
We combine clinical expertise with practical understanding of high-risk professions, offering confidential counseling, crisis debriefing, and resilience coaching tailored to shift schedules and occupational cultures.
Holistic integration
Holistic integration
Holistic integration
Clinical psychotherapy is complemented by mindfulness, breathwork, spiritual healing options when requested, and psychoeducation that addresses body-mind connections.
Clinical psychotherapy is complemented by mindfulness, breathwork, spiritual healing options when requested, and psychoeducation that addresses body-mind connections.
Clinical psychotherapy is complemented by mindfulness, breathwork, spiritual healing options when requested, and psychoeducation that addresses body-mind connections.
Chronic illness support
Chronic illness support
Chronic illness support
We partner with clients and medical providers to support mental health through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for conditions like diabetes, stroke survivors, sickle cell disease, and cancer.
We partner with clients and medical providers to support mental health through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for conditions like diabetes, stroke survivors, sickle cell disease, and cancer.
We partner with clients and medical providers to support mental health through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery for conditions like diabetes, stroke survivors, sickle cell disease, and cancer.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessibility
Evening appointments, telehealth, and flexible scheduling help remove common barriers to care.
Evening appointments, telehealth, and flexible scheduling help remove common barriers to care.
Evening appointments, telehealth, and flexible scheduling help remove common barriers to care.
Evidence-based and outcome-focused
Evidence-based and outcome-focused
Evidence-based and outcome-focused
We use structured assessments and regular outcome measures to ensure treatment is progressing and to adapt care when needed.
We use structured assessments and regular outcome measures to ensure treatment is progressing and to adapt care when needed.
We use structured assessments and regular outcome measures to ensure treatment is progressing and to adapt care when needed.
Community engagement and partnerships
Yorel Clinic builds partnerships with hospitals, primary care practices, community organizations, and first responder agencies to provide coordinated care. We participate in community education and training on trauma awareness, mental health first aid, and stress management. Our outreach includes workshops on self-care for caregivers and targeted sessions for first responder teams to foster organizational mental wellness.
Privacy, safety, and ethical practice
Client confidentiality is foundational and protected in accordance with state and federal regulations. We take mandatory reporting laws seriously and will discuss limits of confidentiality during intake. Our practice environment adheres to HIPAA-equivalent standards for secure record-keeping and telehealth platforms to protect client privacy.
How we measure success
We define success by client-centered outcomes: symptom reduction, improved functioning, strengthened relationships, and the ability to return to meaningful work and life activities. Clinicians use validated tools to measure symptoms over time and collaboratively set measurable goals with each client. Regular reviews help track progress and adjust treatment plans to keep therapy aligned with your evolving needs.
How to get started
Initial steps include a brief phone consultation to understand immediate needs and schedule a formal intake assessment. We verify insurance benefits when requested and provide transparent information about fees and payment options. The intake visit establishes clinical history, treatment priorities, and an individualized plan moving forward.
