Brianna Yates

Brianna Yates is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who brings hands-on experience from medical social work and community services. She focuses on listening, validating, and helping people set and reach practical goals. Brianna writes plainly and works to make sessions feel useful and down-to-earth.

She has several years of experience supporting people facing chronic health issues and new medical concerns. Her background includes work at a domestic violence agency where she provided therapy and education to both children and adults. That mix of settings shapes how she approaches grief, caregiver stress, and chronic illness concerns.

Brianna adapts each visit to fit the person's needs rather than using one set method for everyone. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness techniques to help people change patterns of thinking and cope with strong emotions. Sessions include practical tools, chances to practice new skills, and focused conversations about next steps.

She also works with issues like anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, compassion fatigue, and career stress. Brianna pays attention to how life changes and health challenges affect daily routines and self-worth. Clients can expect a supportive presence that balances problem-solving with emotional clarity.

Outside of work she enjoys trying new recipes, walking, and catching up on TV shows. She grew up in the Chicago suburbs and is the oldest of four, with an identical twin one minute younger.

How therapy approaches work in online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard and understood. It helps with motivation and emotional relief by keeping the persons goals at the center. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and track feelings in the moment and can be useful when relationship or intimacy issues are involved.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will ask about current needs, goals, and preferences and try methods that fit those priorities. If a technique does not feel right, adjustments are part of the process rather than a failure.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Many people like online sessions because they can fit a visit into a work break, reduce travel time, or choose quieter surroundings when possible. Others prefer an in-person visit for longer, more involved discussions. The focus in either setting is learning practical skills, trying short exercises between sessions, and measuring progress toward the goals you set with the therapist.