Chanel Yako
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (657) 837-0825

My ideal clients are individuals feeling anxious, depressed, struggling with life transitions, relationships/family concerns and past/current abuse/trauma, Many come to therapy seeking a safe, supportive space where they can openly express themselves without judgment. I enjoy helping clients better understand themselves, build healthier coping skills, improve relationships, and regain confidence and balance. My goal is to help clients feel heard, supported, empowered, and comfortable being their authentic selves.
I utilize a client centered approach using CBT and DBT skills and trauma focused approaches to help clients manage anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem and manage life transitions. My goal is to help clients build coping skills to improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and work towards healing and personal growth.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate life’s challenges alone. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. If you are ready to begin your healing journey, I invite you to reach out when you feel ready.
Call or Email Chanel Yako now for a free 15 minute consultation - (657) 837-0825
Let's Connect (657) 837-0825

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Paypal, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare
- Allegiance
- Allied
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Arlo
- Ascension SmartHealth
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Brighton
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centivo
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cigna EAP
- Create
- Decent
- Evernorth EAP
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- GTEB
- Health Net
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Independence Blue Cross
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- KGA
- Luminare Health
- MagnaCare
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Meritain Health
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- New Directions | Lucet
- Nippon Life Benefits
- Nippon Life Insurance Company
- Sidecar Health
- Sutter
- Tufts
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
- USC PPO/EPO
- WebTPA
- Out of Network
Chanel Yako
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 837-0825
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 138539 Chanel Sebah Yako
- Attended University of Southern California , Masters in Social Work
Education and Years In Practice
Chanel Yako
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 837-0825
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
Chanel Yako
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 837-0825
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Chanel Yako
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (657) 837-0825