I am I a second-generation Turkish American who grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. My name, Yesim (pronounced Yishim) means Jade. After traveling and living in different states, I found my forever home in Colorado. I have always had a great affinity for nature, and being so close to the mountains and wilderness has been a great blessing. For me nurturing myself is very important, and when I’m not spending time with my family, friends and animals, I enjoy reading, gardening, cooking, yoga, climbing, hiking and travelling! My philosophy is to work hard and play hard as I believe that striving to find balance in life, though tricky, is crucial to creating happiness and finding inner peace within ourselves.

My path to becoming a therapist feels like quite the natural evolution. I have always been drawn to the human experience and have a deep respect for each person’s unique story and journey. As a child I was often told I was “too sensitive”, as if this was a sign of weakness. Yet, over time I’ve come to realize what a gift this truly was. I love that I am capable of feeling and experiencing life so deeply. I’ve also found that my heightened sensitivity to others’ pain has really lent itself to my career as a counselor. Not only do empathy and compassion come naturally to me, but I believe these qualities have really enabled me to connect with my clients on a deeper level. As human beings we all suffer, yet, I am always in awe of people’s strength and capacity for growth and resilience.