Brianna Yates, LCSW

Illinois · 3 years in practice

Brianna Yates is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149019500 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1245792613 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Brianna

Brianna Yates is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. She brings three years of clinical experience and a background in medical social work and domestic violence services to her practice. Brianna aims to listen, validate, and help people move toward their goals with practical, down-to-earth support.

Her past work includes supporting people with chronic health conditions and new medical concerns. She has also provided therapy and education at a local domestic violence agency.

Background and approach

Those roles shaped her focus on coping, safety, and everyday skills that help people manage stressors. Brianna uses a mix of approaches suited to the person in front of her. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to address attachment and closeness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to spot and change unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Sessions are tailored to what a person needs that week rather than following a rigid script. People often seek her support for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. She also helps with career questions, ADHD, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach is practical and collaborative, focused on small steps that add up. Outside of work Brianna enjoys cooking, walking, and watching shows. She mentions being the oldest of four and having an identical twin, which she says keeps life lively.

She welcomes the chance to talk and see if her style fits a person’s needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brianna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Domestic violence
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Brianna names

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Online support

Approaches you can use in online sessions

Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at emotions and connection to help people understand how feelings shape interactions. It can be useful for working through relationship patterns and improving emotional closeness. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and the person's own goals; it helps people feel heard and supported while they make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced ideas, which can ease anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they can try approaches and adjust as progress is made so sessions match what the person needs in the moment.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls let people use gestures and facial cues when that matters. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while staying connected to a licensed professional.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brianna commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, plus areas like parenting, sleep problems, ADHD, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her sessions are collaborative and practical. She listens, validates feelings, and helps people set small, manageable goals.

What professional background supports this work?

She has three years of clinical experience and prior experience as a medical social worker and at a local domestic violence agency.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does she offer?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Brianna?

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