Brianna Yates, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 3 years in practice

Brianna Yates is a licensed clinical social worker who brings three years of clinical practice to her online work 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 who brings three years of clinical practice to her online work in Illinois. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Brianna offers a direct and practical style that centers on listening, validation, and collaborative goal setting.

She began in medical social work, supporting people facing chronic health conditions and new medical concerns. That background shaped her comfort with complex medical and caregiving situations, and with worries that come alongside illness or long-term health needs.

Background and approach

Brianna has also worked at a local domestic violence agency where she provided therapy and education to adults and children. That experience informs how she addresses trauma, safety planning, and emotional recovery while keeping a grounded, person-focused approach. In session she adapts methods to each person’s needs.

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build everyday coping habits. She pairs that with client-centered work - listening closely and tailoring the pace and goals to each person. Outside of work she is the oldest of four sisters and has an identical twin.

She enjoys trying new recipes, walking for exercise, and catching up on television shows. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people make practical changes that fit their lives.

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 that guide online sessions

If you are looking for clear tools to manage stress or change patterns, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It often helps with patterns that interfere with work, sleep, and daily routines.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship. The therapist listens closely and follows the person’s pace and goals, which can be helpful for building confidence and deciding next steps.

Brianna also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach short practices that reduce reactivity and help with focus and sleep. These are small exercises you can use between sessions to manage strong emotions and stay grounded.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues for deeper conversation, phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit a break at work, and live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing encouragement. These options make it easier to keep consistent care while fitting therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brianna commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and issues around self-esteem and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and listening-focused. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to build coping skills.

What is her clinical background?

She has three years of clinical experience and previously worked as a medical social worker and at a local domestic violence agency, providing therapy and education.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides online services while based in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for therapy?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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