Brianna Yates

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Brianna

Brianna Yates is an LCSW who brings a background in medical social work and community-based services to her clinical practice.

Background and approach

She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois, and previously provided care to people coping with chronic health concerns as well as clients impacted by domestic violence.

Her clinical work draws on practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to address symptoms such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep difficulties, and challenges related to trauma, grief, relationships, and caregiving. She adapts each session to the individual, listening closely and offering validation while collaborating on realistic goals and concrete strategies.

Brianna incorporates client-centered principles to prioritize a person’s priorities and values, and mixes skills-based tools with reflective work to support changes in coping, communication, and self-view. Outside of practice she enjoys exploring new recipes, walking, and watching television, and she often brings a grounded, relatable style to therapeutic work.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Brianna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based techniques as central parts of her clinical toolbox. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while mindfulness teaches present-moment awareness and coping strategies that can help with stress, sleep problems, and emotional regulation.

She also emphasizes client-centered care, which prioritizes the client's goals and values and shapes sessions around what matters most to the individual. Deciding which approach or combination of approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to explore what feels most effective given their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single method up front.

Online sessions are offered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These formats make it possible to practice skills between sessions, maintain consistency in care, and choose the communication style that fits daily life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Brianna commonly works with clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and family concerns, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and caregiver strain.

What is Brianna's therapeutic style and approach?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness, often combined with solution-focused and motivational interviewing elements to help clients develop actionable skills.

How much professional experience does she have?

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

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149019500.

Which languages are available for therapy sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer for online work?

Clients may connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preferences.

How are costs and payment structured?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English