Tania Yackle, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 25 years in practice

Tania Yackle is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149009344 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1104209832 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 25
Languages: English

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About Tania

Tania Yackle is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She works with adults facing transitions like becoming a parent, moving through midlife, adjusting to an empty nest, or taking on caregiving roles. She uses straightforward, practical support in sessions.

Tania listens closely, helps clarify what feels most urgent, and suggests skills that can be used between meetings. Sessions can focus on small, doable steps so clients feel less overwhelmed day to day.

Background and approach

Over 25 years she has worked in clinical, inpatient, outpatient, and educational settings. That variety shaped her ability to match approaches to different kinds of problems. Her background helps her offer realistic tools for managing mood, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, and relationship stress.

Tania’s style is empathetic and direct. She aims to create a calm space where people can talk frankly about what’s hard. She prefers to build plans with clear goals and simple techniques that can be practiced outside sessions.

People who want help adjusting to a major life change or getting a handle on persistent worry may find useful guidance with her. She is based in Illinois and sees clients in English.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy fits

Many of her methods focus on practical, evidence-based techniques that teach skills people can use day to day. One common approach she uses is skills training for anxiety and stress management. This involves learning simple breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging techniques to reduce worry and improve coping during difficult moments. Another frequent focus is behavioral activation for low mood. That method concentrates on identifying small, achievable activities that increase contact with rewarding experiences and reduce withdrawal. It often helps when depression makes it hard to get started each day. Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about current struggles, personal goals, and what feels doable. Together they will try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan as needed to find what fits best. Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people connect face to face when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief check-ins, quick skills coaching, or support between full sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into work, parenting, or caregiving schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, parenting issues, and coping with life changes such as caregiving or the empty nest.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is empathetic and direct. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and offers practical strategies to use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience across clinical, inpatient, outpatient, and educational settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, abbreviated as LCSW, and practices from Illinois.

Does she run sessions in other languages or take international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does pricing work?

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

What is the first step to begin working together?

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