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Online therapist

Yolanda Reyes

Compassionate, practical support for parents and adults

Credentials
LCSW
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Illinois, Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Yolanda

Yolanda Reyes is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship tension, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She keeps conversations clear and focused so parents and adults can make changes that fit their daily lives. Sessions aim to build practical skills and steady support during difficult times.

She creates a calm, compassionate space where clients can talk about feelings and events without judgment. Treatment is individualized; she works with each person to set realistic goals and steps.

Background and approach

That might include practicing new ways to communicate, building confidence, or learning techniques to manage anxious moments. Yolanda draws on six years of professional experience as an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker - to guide decisions in therapy. She pays attention to cultural background and life context when shaping plans.

This helps the work feel relevant and respectful to each person’s situation. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns beyond the top issues, including attachment and abandonment worries, blended family dynamics, codependency, communication problems, feelings of isolation, jealousy, mood shifts, and questions about life purpose. She also supports people through pregnancy and childbirth related stress and workplace challenges.

Sessions are held in English and offered online through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Yolanda is based in Illinois and holds LCSW credentials for Indiana (IN LCSW 34012334A) and Illinois (IL LCSW 149.025131).

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit busy lives

Yolanda integrates evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach she uses centers on building coping skills for anxiety and stress; this involves learning short exercises to calm the body and shift unhelpful thoughts so daily life feels more manageable. Another approach emphasizes communication and relationship skills - practicing clearer expression and boundaries to reduce conflict and improve connection.

Choosing the right method is collaborative. She meets each person where they are and adjusts techniques based on the client’s goals, preferences, and progress. Together they decide which tools to try first and which to refine over time so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules. Sessions are available by video call or phone when more direct conversation is needed, and by live chat or text-based messaging for quick check-ins or when written communication feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing parenting, work, and other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment, communication problems, and mood issues.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and compassionate with a focus on clear goals. She tailors sessions to each person and emphasizes skills you can use between meetings.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working as a licensed clinical social worker with adults facing the listed concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is based in Illinois and holds LCSW credentials in Indiana (IN LCSW 34012334A) and Illinois (IL LCSW 149.025131).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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