I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with a bachelor’s in sociology and Gender & Women’s Studies from University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana and master’s in social work from Loyola University Chicago. My 10 years of professional work experience includes crisis intervention for adolescents, young adults, and adults, substance abuse treatment, and inpatient individual and group therapy.
As a therapist, I have worked with clients who have struggled with stress and anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis, substance abuse, PTSD, family conflicts, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
My therapeutic treatment approaches include CDT, motivational interviewing, and other client centered approaches. I prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy. I want each client to utilize their own lived experiences to develop a better understanding of their purpose which will influence their quality of life which will aid in them reaching personal serenity.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes
IL LCSW 149.024814
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I completely feel comfortable and safe to share my life and experiences with Yazmine! She has making this process so easy and smooth for me. She responds to messages outside of scheduled days which is amazing in its self. Thank you!
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Yazmine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I absolutely love working with Yazmine. Having someone to listen to me and guide me through my feelings and thoughts is wonderful. She supports me and my decisions. The way she presents a different perspective to consider before I make any decision has changed the way I view everything. Even though the decisions are my own, evaluating them from all angles helps me to make the best decision for myself and my future. I am so grateful to have been matched with her. Thank You Bettehelp and Thank you Yazmine for all that you do.
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Yazmine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Yazmine is so professional, great listener, understands issues and challenges, always trying to motivate and inspire, and very easy to have conversation. So far, I am really satisfied with her way of walking me through my challenges and inspiring me how to me face them and find solutions. She is truly Amazing!
Written on Oct 19, 2022 after therapy with Yazmine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd