Yasenka Counseling & Coaching, LLC
Building Resilience. Finding Balance. Embracing Joy.
Serving Clients Throughout New Hampshire & Via Telehealth
Our Philosophy
At Yasenka Counseling & Coaching, LLC, we provide compassionate counseling, growth-focused coaching, and transformational leadership consulting designed to help people and organizations thrive.
Whether you are navigating life's storms, working toward personal goals, or strengthening leadership within your team, we offer practical guidance rooted in resilience, balance, and meaningful growth.
How We Help
We provide individual psychotherapy for children and adults to address emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns in a supportive, confidential setting.
We also offer coaching services,both one-on-one and in small groups, focused on personal development, goal setting, and building resilience.
For organizations and businesses, our lea
We provide individual psychotherapy for children and adults to address emotional, behavioral, and mental health concerns in a supportive, confidential setting.
We also offer coaching services,both one-on-one and in small groups, focused on personal development, goal setting, and building resilience.
For organizations and businesses, our leadership consulting services focus on strengthening leadership, improving team dynamics, and fostering healthier, more sustainable workplace cultures.
*We accept BCBS and private pay options.
Who We Help
Who We Help
We support individuals and organizations navigating a wide range of challenges and goals, including:
- Individuals experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
- People navigating life transitions, identity shifts, or periods of uncertainty
- Individuals seeking personal growth, increased self-awareness, and
We support individuals and organizations navigating a wide range of challenges and goals, including:
- Individuals experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders
- People navigating life transitions, identity shifts, or periods of uncertainty
- Individuals seeking personal growth, increased self-awareness, and greater life balance
- Professionals experiencing burnout, workplace stress, or performance pressure
- Organizations and businesses seeking to strengthen leadership, team dynamics, and workplace wellbeing
Whether you are seeking personal growth or stronger leadership, you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. At Yasenka Counseling & Coaching, LLC, we provide the guidance and support to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Meet Our Team
KORTNEY YASENKA (LCMHC) Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
Kortney Yasenka (she/her) is a New Hampshire licensed clinical mental health counselor specializing in individual therapy, with over 20 years of experience in clinical, educational, and community settings. She has experience providing therapy across private practice, schools, and community agencies, and incorporates ecotherapy in educational settings to support holistic mental health.
Kortney is the author of Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough, The Stoicism Book of Quotes, The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes, Stoicism Quotes for Mind & Body, Stoicism Quotes on Money & Wealth and a contributing author of The Resilient Warrior. She writes the monthly column The Body Mind Connection for GetFitNow.com, develops continuing education course content for clinicians, and hosts Hatherleigh Behavioral Health’s Clinical Conversations podcast. She also provides Stoic leadership consulting for organizations, businesses, schools, and professionals.
Her approach integrates three powerful perspectives: Stoicism, which develops mental resilience by focusing on what is within your control; Swedish Lagom, which encourages balance and contentment through moderation and intentional living; and evidence-based counseling, which provides practical psychological tools to reduce stress, improve relationships, and build emotional strength. Together, these principles help people create a more balanced and resilient life.
Kortney earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, magna cum laude, from Merrimack College, and her Master’s in Counseling Psychology, summa cum laude, with a concentration in Health Psychology, from Northeastern University.
DAVID YASENKA - Life Coach
David Yasenka (he/him) provides guidance, support, and encouragement to help you move through life’s challenges and work toward meaningful goals. Whether you’re feeling stuck, seeking greater balance, or longing for personal growth, he offers a compassionate and supportive space to explore your experiences, clarify your vision, and build the confidence to take intentional steps forward.
Using the sailboat as a guiding metaphor, David’s coaching approach helps clients reflect on shifting priorities, identify their direction, and respond to life’s changing currents with resilience and purpose. This framework fosters insight, clarity, and sustainable personal growth.
Drawing on over 40 years of counseling experience, he helps you develop practical strategies, overcome obstacles, and strengthen your resilience, so you can create a life aligned with your values and aspirations.
David studied theology, politics, and social justice at The Lutheran House of Studies, Washington D.C. Theological Consortium, and earned a Master of Divinity from Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, PA, along with a Bachelor’s degree in sociology. He served as Pastor of Triumphant Cross Lutheran Church in Salem, NH, before founding and leading Isaiah 58 NH, a nonprofit supporting unhoused and housing-insecure populations.
With decades of experience guiding individuals and families through life transitions, relationships, and personal development, David brings a unique blend of spiritual insight, practical strategies, and compassionate guidance to support you in finding balance, resilience, and joy.
Check out David’s blog for fresh insights, practical strategies, and real-life perspectives on growth and balance.
Why Your Organization Needs Stoic Leadership
- Greater stability during uncertainty and change
- Stronger self-regulation and sound decision-making under pressure
- Reduced burnout by limiting reactive patterns
- Clearer, more confident communication
- Better problem-solving with focus and perspective
- Increased responsibility, discipline, and accountability
A Proven Approach to Stronger, More Effective Leadership
Ready to build calm, confident, and resilient leadership within your organization?
Our Stoic Leadership Consulting provides practical trainings, workshops, and retreats that help schools, corporations, and organizations develop emotionally steady, values-driven leadership cultures.
Rooted in the timeless philosophy of Stoicism, our approach strengthens resilience, emotional balance, ethical clarity, and sound decision-making in today’s high-pressure environments.
We translate Stoic principles into real-world leadership strategies that improve how teams lead, communicate, solve problems, and respond to challenge.
What Stoic Leadership Consulting Builds
- Stronger decision-making under pressure with fewer reactive responses
- Resilient, values-driven cultures rooted in accountability and consistency
- Greater emotional regulation and leadership presence
- Improved trust, collaboration, and alignment across teams
- Clearer communication grounded in empathy and intention
- Greater adaptability during change with reduced burnout
- Leaders who view challenges as opportunities for growth and development
What Participants Gain
- A personalized Stoic leadership framework
- Practical tools to strengthen emotional awareness and wellbeing
- Renewed clarity, purpose, and inner confidence
- An individualized Sailing Chart to guide continued leadership growth
*Please contact us for individualized group pricing and customized program options.
Books by Kortney Yasenka
The Stoicism Book of Quotes
A collection of Stoic wisdom designed to support emotional regulation, resilience, and cognitive clarity. These quotes help you identify what is within your control, challenge unhelpful thinking, and respond to life with greater steadiness.
The Marcus Aurelius Book of Quotes
Rooted in the reflections of Marcus Aurelius, this book provides timeless insights that align with modern counseling principles such as self-awareness, acceptance, and values-based living. It encourages reflection, emotional grounding, and the development of inner stability during difficult experiences.
Stoicism Quote for Mind & Body
This collection bridges Stoic philosophy with mental health and somatic awareness, supporting both emotional and physical regulation. It reinforces counseling goals such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and strengthening the mind-body connection for overall well-being.
Stoicism Quotes on Money & Wealth
This book applies Stoic and counseling-informed perspectives to financial stress, beliefs about worth, and emotional attachment to money. It encourages healthier thought patterns around wealth, helping readers build a more values-driven and less anxiety-based relationship with finances and material success.
Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough
Swedish Lagom: Finding Joy in Just Enough
This book explores the Swedish philosophy of “just enough” as a pathway to emotional balance and well-being. It offers a grounded approach to reducing overwhelm, setting healthy boundaries, and creating a more intentional and sustainable way of living.