Therapists Beginning With Y in Illinois
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether your story involves moments of anxiety, grief, depression, or other plot twists I am here to help you get through challenging times. Your story is important and deserves to be nurtured and understood. We will explore circumstances that cause these feelings to become an obstacle within your everyday life.
I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether your story involves moments of anxiety, grief, depression, or other plot twists I am here to help you get through challenging times. Your story is important and deserves to be nurtured and understood. We will explore circumstances that cause these feelings to become an obstacle within your everyday life.
Everything has felt meaningless lately. Another week sleepwalking through the motions at work and dreading your time at home. Since that event, you’re not even sure what any of it is for. The people around you have noticed a change in your behavior; you’ve stopped socializing and have become gloomier. You had no idea how devastating this loss/change would be or how much it would change your life. Now, nights are spent restlessly staring at the ceiling. You barely eat and can’t remember the last time you exercised. Painful thoughts flood in without warning and overwhelm you. Life has become colorless, and you don’t see a way forward.
Everything has felt meaningless lately. Another week sleepwalking through the motions at work and dreading your time at home. Since that event, you’re not even sure what any of it is for. The people around you have noticed a change in your behavior; you’ve stopped socializing and have become gloomier. You had no idea how devastating this loss/change would be or how much it would change your life. Now, nights are spent restlessly staring at the ceiling. You barely eat and can’t remember the last time you exercised. Painful thoughts flood in without warning and overwhelm you. Life has become colorless, and you don’t see a way forward.
Helping couples find their way back to each other is my passion. I have been working with couples for over 20 years on a variety of issues: managing conflicts more effectively, working through marital crises like affairs, improving communication and emotional connection, and preparing for marriage. The good news is that there are a just few simple things you can learn in therapy that will make a world of difference to the bond you have with your partner.
Helping couples find their way back to each other is my passion. I have been working with couples for over 20 years on a variety of issues: managing conflicts more effectively, working through marital crises like affairs, improving communication and emotional connection, and preparing for marriage. The good news is that there are a just few simple things you can learn in therapy that will make a world of difference to the bond you have with your partner.
Tania Yackle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Willowbrook, IL 60527
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently serving as a full-time school social worker. My experience in the field spans 30 years in a variety of educational, clinical inpatient/outpatient, agency, and hospital/emergency department settings. I enjoy working with diverse adolescent and adult populations utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused, and strengths approaches. As a school social worker, expertise includes knowledge of special education, Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, and crisis management.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently serving as a full-time school social worker. My experience in the field spans 30 years in a variety of educational, clinical inpatient/outpatient, agency, and hospital/emergency department settings. I enjoy working with diverse adolescent and adult populations utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused, and strengths approaches. As a school social worker, expertise includes knowledge of special education, Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans, and crisis management.
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, you’re probably juggling a lot—whether it’s college, grad school, or just starting out in your career. You might be stressing over exams, prepping for a crucial interview, or struggling to get out of bed when everything feels like too much. You want someone who understands the pressure you’re under and can help you navigate life's chaos, find your footing, and move forward with confidence. That’s where I come in.
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, you’re probably juggling a lot—whether it’s college, grad school, or just starting out in your career. You might be stressing over exams, prepping for a crucial interview, or struggling to get out of bed when everything feels like too much. You want someone who understands the pressure you’re under and can help you navigate life's chaos, find your footing, and move forward with confidence. That’s where I come in.
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process. From this perspective, I have developed an individualized approach in which the relationship provides a safe place where feelings and behavior can be explored. Often, current struggles have developed over time so that connections can be made to past experiences. With this understanding a person can begin to make changes which lead to greater satisfaction and happiness. I bring a solid eclectic knowledge base to the process, drawing on individual dynamics, relationship dynamics, and an understanding of human development throughout the life cycle.
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents (including their families).
I see psychotherapy as a collaborative process. From this perspective, I have developed an individualized approach in which the relationship provides a safe place where feelings and behavior can be explored. Often, current struggles have developed over time so that connections can be made to past experiences. With this understanding a person can begin to make changes which lead to greater satisfaction and happiness. I bring a solid eclectic knowledge base to the process, drawing on individual dynamics, relationship dynamics, and an understanding of human development throughout the life cycle.
I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents (including their families).
Patricia Yadgir
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Deciding to get therapy might be a big step for you. But it can truly be a life changing decision. With over 25 years' experience as a therapist, I have learned that the client/therapist relationship is essential to therapeutic progress. So, in addition to having experience and expertise, my job is to make you feel comfortable, safe and heard so that the work we do together will be successful. I am goal-oriented and solution-focused in my practice. Whether working with individuals or couples, we will explore tools and new ways of thinking that will allow you to leave therapy with the changes that you came in looking for.
Deciding to get therapy might be a big step for you. But it can truly be a life changing decision. With over 25 years' experience as a therapist, I have learned that the client/therapist relationship is essential to therapeutic progress. So, in addition to having experience and expertise, my job is to make you feel comfortable, safe and heard so that the work we do together will be successful. I am goal-oriented and solution-focused in my practice. Whether working with individuals or couples, we will explore tools and new ways of thinking that will allow you to leave therapy with the changes that you came in looking for.
Some of the main issues I can help you with: co-dependency/attachment, open relationships, emotional trauma and self-esteem, fear of abandonment, sexual performance and libido concerns, body image and dysphoria, questioning sexual orientation, gender dysphoria and questioning gender, struggles or mismatches with intimacy and emotional vulnerability, and navigating internalized shame. I also work with the Spanish-speaking and LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to addressing these complex dynamics of relational and sexual health and helping to ease these issues in your life. Contact me today.
Some of the main issues I can help you with: co-dependency/attachment, open relationships, emotional trauma and self-esteem, fear of abandonment, sexual performance and libido concerns, body image and dysphoria, questioning sexual orientation, gender dysphoria and questioning gender, struggles or mismatches with intimacy and emotional vulnerability, and navigating internalized shame. I also work with the Spanish-speaking and LGBTQIA+ community. I am committed to addressing these complex dynamics of relational and sexual health and helping to ease these issues in your life. Contact me today.
Maria Yakimchuk
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT, cEFT M, CTP
Verified Verified
Northbrook, IL 60062
Working with moms and their families is my passion. While becoming a mother is often a long-awaited and magical experience, it can also be a vulnerable time for many of us. When we become mothers, we often re-experience childhood trauma which causes unresolved emotional pain to unexpectedly surface. These triggers may disrupt what would otherwise be a smooth transition into our parental role. Without understanding why, we may become increasingly anxious or depressed as new mothers and need additional support. Or we may feel that we have lost our identity somewhere between dishes, nap times, and ferrying kids to their activities.
Working with moms and their families is my passion. While becoming a mother is often a long-awaited and magical experience, it can also be a vulnerable time for many of us. When we become mothers, we often re-experience childhood trauma which causes unresolved emotional pain to unexpectedly surface. These triggers may disrupt what would otherwise be a smooth transition into our parental role. Without understanding why, we may become increasingly anxious or depressed as new mothers and need additional support. Or we may feel that we have lost our identity somewhere between dishes, nap times, and ferrying kids to their activities.
Feeling at home with your therapist is crucial when it comes to therapy. My therapeutic approach is focused on respecting my clients’ beliefs while understanding their strengths, resources, and any barriers they may face. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their goals and providing them with the tools they need to meet their definition of success.
Feeling at home with your therapist is crucial when it comes to therapy. My therapeutic approach is focused on respecting my clients’ beliefs while understanding their strengths, resources, and any barriers they may face. I am passionate about helping my clients reach their goals and providing them with the tools they need to meet their definition of success.
Welcome! My specialties are autism and anxiety. I believe neurodivergence is the norm, and an assessment is more than just a path to diagnosis. I use neuropsychological, cognitive, and social/emotional tests to answer your assessment questions. During the assessment process, I will explain the results and recommend strategies that may best help you as well as provide you a clear, strengths-based summary report.
Welcome! My specialties are autism and anxiety. I believe neurodivergence is the norm, and an assessment is more than just a path to diagnosis. I use neuropsychological, cognitive, and social/emotional tests to answer your assessment questions. During the assessment process, I will explain the results and recommend strategies that may best help you as well as provide you a clear, strengths-based summary report.
Being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years, working with families, in addition to, supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional, intellectual and behavioral needs, Allison has extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, socialization issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the years, Allison has provided individual, group and family therapy, working with a diverse client population. She has presented a wide range of mental health seminars for educational staff and parents and led process-oriented parenting groups.
Being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 15 years, working with families, in addition to, supporting children and adolescents with complex emotional, intellectual and behavioral needs, Allison has extensive experience working with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, socialization issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. Over the years, Allison has provided individual, group and family therapy, working with a diverse client population. She has presented a wide range of mental health seminars for educational staff and parents and led process-oriented parenting groups.
My approach is warm, authentic, and nonjudgmental. I aim to honor the uniqueness of each person and tailor my approach to best facilitate individual journeys and goals. It takes time to build trust, and it is my privilege to be your partner in personal growth; I am continually awed watching my clients heal and transform. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship concerns, transitions, and family conflict.
My approach is warm, authentic, and nonjudgmental. I aim to honor the uniqueness of each person and tailor my approach to best facilitate individual journeys and goals. It takes time to build trust, and it is my privilege to be your partner in personal growth; I am continually awed watching my clients heal and transform. I work with adults, adolescents, and couples on a wide range of issues including anxiety, low mood, trauma, relationship concerns, transitions, and family conflict.
My approach is rooted in the practices of mindfulness and self-compassion. I integrate a variety of mindfulness techniques to psychology to help people nurture their lives with kindness and awareness, and connect with their natural well-being. My practice is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, client-centered approach and Buddhist psychology. My clinical experience includes a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, sexuality, addiction and grief.
My approach is rooted in the practices of mindfulness and self-compassion. I integrate a variety of mindfulness techniques to psychology to help people nurture their lives with kindness and awareness, and connect with their natural well-being. My practice is informed by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, client-centered approach and Buddhist psychology. My clinical experience includes a range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationships, sexuality, addiction and grief.
I specialize in supporting highly sensitive individuals, introverts, and overachievers who are ready to embrace personal growth and build a life aligned with their values. Working together, you can expect a collaborative and compassionate space to gain insight, develop self-awareness, and learn practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.
I specialize in supporting highly sensitive individuals, introverts, and overachievers who are ready to embrace personal growth and build a life aligned with their values. Working together, you can expect a collaborative and compassionate space to gain insight, develop self-awareness, and learn practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges more effectively.
You may be coping with a recent crisis or struggling with a longstanding sense of stuckness. You may have tried different resources but are still feeling lonely and frustrated. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I aim to help you connect your current struggles to the larger context of your life's story. I offer perspectives that allow clients to understand what may appear to be irrational or maladaptive behaviors or feelings. Creating new meaning out of past challenges is an important part of therapy. We will identify patterns that in the past
You may be coping with a recent crisis or struggling with a longstanding sense of stuckness. You may have tried different resources but are still feeling lonely and frustrated. As a psychologist and psychoanalyst, I aim to help you connect your current struggles to the larger context of your life's story. I offer perspectives that allow clients to understand what may appear to be irrational or maladaptive behaviors or feelings. Creating new meaning out of past challenges is an important part of therapy. We will identify patterns that in the past
Greetings! It's great to have you here! Ralph Yaniz has been helping clients for over 25 years. He is dedicated to addressing a range of challenges. His expertise spans anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and life adjustment issues (life coaching). His clients come to him to work on procrastination, task management, mood swings, and relationship concerns. He is proficient in bilingual Spanish services. Hola! Con más de 25 años de experiencia en salud mental, Ralph Yaniz aborda diversos desafíos, como ansiedad, TOC, depresión, estrés y trastorno bipolar. También ofrece servicios bilingües en español.
Greetings! It's great to have you here! Ralph Yaniz has been helping clients for over 25 years. He is dedicated to addressing a range of challenges. His expertise spans anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and life adjustment issues (life coaching). His clients come to him to work on procrastination, task management, mood swings, and relationship concerns. He is proficient in bilingual Spanish services. Hola! Con más de 25 años de experiencia en salud mental, Ralph Yaniz aborda diversos desafíos, como ansiedad, TOC, depresión, estrés y trastorno bipolar. También ofrece servicios bilingües en español.
Tabitha Yannuzzi
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60604
As a counselor specializing in trauma, grief, life transitions, and couples therapy, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals and couples navigating through challenging experiences. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, empathy, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human emotions and relationships. I believe in the inherent resilience and capacity for growth within each individual and couple. I am committed to supporting my clients on their journey toward healing, growth, and personal fulfillment.
As a counselor specializing in trauma, grief, life transitions, and couples therapy, I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals and couples navigating through challenging experiences. My approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, empathy, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human emotions and relationships. I believe in the inherent resilience and capacity for growth within each individual and couple. I am committed to supporting my clients on their journey toward healing, growth, and personal fulfillment.
I have a large body of experience, having worked as a therapist for over 30 years. During that time I have worked with people with almost every type of issue. My orientation is client centered, being most concerned about what approach will fit the client as opposed to trying to fit the client into an approach. I love my work because I have the opportunity to see people change and grow.
I have a large body of experience, having worked as a therapist for over 30 years. During that time I have worked with people with almost every type of issue. My orientation is client centered, being most concerned about what approach will fit the client as opposed to trying to fit the client into an approach. I love my work because I have the opportunity to see people change and grow.
Dr. Janet Yarboi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients