Brianna Yates , LCSW

Brianna Yates is a licensed clinical social worker who brings several years of clinical experience to her work. She practices from Illinois and draws on earlier roles in medical social work and domestic violence support to inform her care. Brianna focuses on listening, validating, and helping people set practical goals they can work toward.

Brianna adapts each session to what the person needs that day. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and build calmer routines. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than lecture-style.

Her background includes working with people who have chronic health conditions and new medical concerns. She has also provided therapy and education in a local domestic violence agency, which shaped her approach to safety and pacing. These roles contribute to her understanding of stress, trauma, and caregiving strain.

Brianna helps with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also supports people facing career decisions, life transitions, chronic illness, and body image struggles. Her work often blends practical problem-solving with emotional support.

Outside of work she is the oldest of four sisters and has an identical twin. She enjoys trying new recipes, taking walks, and watching TV series. Brianna aims to make therapy a straightforward, supportive place to work on what matters most to each person.

How Brianna’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person sets the pace and priorities. This approach helps people feel heard and guides decisions about what to work on next.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online sessions use simple exercises and real-life homework to test new ways of thinking and acting when anxiety or low mood get in the way.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing the present moment without getting swept up by it. Practices are brief and usable between sessions to reduce stress and improve sleep and focus.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person’s goals, comfort level, and daily life. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed.

Online care offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people meet face-to-face when visual cues help. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins and tracking progress easier between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules.