Welcome!

My name is Joseph Yourchock, MA, LPC

I am a counselor with Harvard Avenue Counseling Services, PLLC

I look forward to meeting you!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in criminal justice and social services. I worked in the criminal justice field as a probation officer for six years. Prior to my work as a probation officer, I worked with families using conflict mediation and resolution strategies through the court system. For the past four years I have worked in a community setting assisting with mental health needs as a counselor. I have work experience with crisis intervention, individual, couple, and family therapy.  I also have work experience assisting with co-occurring disorders as well as severe and persistent mental illness. I provide trauma informed care for all individuals and utilize an eclectic approach that centers around Cognitive and Choice theories.

Scope of Practice

Education:

• Master of Arts – Professional Counseling                                                                      August 2018

  • Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI

• Bachelor of Arts – Sociology, Minor in Psychology                                                        April 2011

  • Alma College, Alma, MI

 Licensing:

• Licensed Professional Counselor

Certifications:

• Advanced Motivational Interviewing Trained.

• Trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)