Brianna Yates , LCSW

Brianna Yates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who brings three years of professional experience to her therapeutic work. She has worked in medical social work settings supporting people facing chronic health conditions and new medical concerns, and she has provided therapy and education at a local domestic violence agency for both children and adults.

Brianna structures each session around the individual needs of the person she is working with, emphasizing careful listening, validation, and collaborative goal-setting. She draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy and incorporates client-centered principles to help clients develop practical skills for managing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and other life changes.

Outside of her professional life, she is the oldest of four sisters and has an identical twin who is one minute younger. Raised on the north side of Chicago's suburbs, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes, taking walks, and watching series in her free time. Brianna aims to create a supportive environment where people can work toward meaningful change and improved coping, and she welcomes the opportunity to be part of a client's healing process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Brianna integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it can be useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress management.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy techniques to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices support emotional regulation and can help people cope with difficult sensations, intrusive thoughts, or intense feelings.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Brianna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time and invites clients to give feedback so therapy stays aligned with what they hope to achieve.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access care around work, family, and other commitments. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling, let clients choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and support continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to offer effective, client-focused support.