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Online therapist

Tania Yackle

Compassionate help for parenting and life changes

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tania

Tania Yackle is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, low self esteem, depression, and life changes. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to understand what is most pressing. With a steady presence, she offers practical strategies and emotional support so parents and adults can find clearer footing when life feels overwhelming.

Her work draws on 25 years of experience across clinical, inpatient, outpatient, and educational settings.

Background and approach

That background means she has supported people through transitions such as becoming a parent, handling midlife shifts, moving through the empty nest phase, and taking on caregiving for aging relatives. She uses empathic listening along with concrete tools aimed at daily coping and mood management. In sessions she begins by meeting each person where they are.

She focuses on small changes that add up, like stress management techniques, ways to reduce anxious thinking, and parenting approaches that fit a family’s routine. She balances guidance with space for people to talk through concerns and make their own choices. Tania holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

That credential reflects clinical training and work in social service settings. She practices from Illinois and offers services in English. People seeking straightforward help with parenting and related life transitions will find a calm, experienced clinician who emphasizes practical steps and steady support.

The goal is clearer coping, not quick fixes, and she works with each person to tailor tools to their situation.

How therapeutic techniques translate to online care

Many of her sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are easy to work with remotely. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; clients learn simple exercises to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Skills-based coping strategies teach concrete techniques for managing stress day to day, such as pacing, relaxation practices, and problem-solving steps.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try strategies in session, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps identify which techniques feel most useful for parenting challenges and life transitions.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well on the go, and live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins and practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while keeping the focus on real tools and steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tania address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style centers on empathic listening and practical strategies. She focuses on small, manageable changes and tools that fit daily life.
How long has she been practicing?
Tania brings 25 years of experience working in clinical, inpatient, outpatient, and educational settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with Illinois license number IL LCSW 149009344 and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does cost and subscription work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Illinois
Languages
English

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