- Bicultural perspective
- Humor and encouragement
- Practical self-care
About Yvette
Yvette Medina is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois with more than 18 years in mental health care. She brings a bicultural perspective and a warm, down-to-earth style to sessions. Yvette aims to help people notice their strengths, manage hard feelings, and take practical steps toward change. She uses humor and encouragement to make the work feel more approachable.
Yvette has long experience in addiction treatment, anger management, homelessness services, family reunification, and community mental health. She has helped people facing depression, bipolar mood concerns, personality challenges, complex trauma and abuse, and life transitions. She also has experience supporting people with anxiety, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and immigration or acculturation stress.
Her approach blends several well-known methods so the work fits each person. She draws from client-centered work to build rapport, cognitive behavioral tools to shift thinking and behavior, and acceptance-based and mindfulness strategies to manage emotions. She also uses dialectical behavior techniques and brief solution-focused methods when helpful.
Yvette identifies as Latinx and notes that her bicultural background informs how she relates to culture, identity, and family expectations. She is an advocate for people in the LGBT community and can work in English, Spanish, or American Sign Language. She encourages steady self-care and includes small, realistic practices as part of therapy goals.
To begin, Yvette asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to availability. Sessions use a cancelable subscription model; details vary by location and therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Yvette commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her practice. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and clarifies personal values to guide action. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to improve mood and functioning.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Yvette works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in and adapt techniques over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact session formats when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain consistency while balancing family, work, or caregiving demands.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English, Spanish, American Sign Language
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Yvette commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and straightforward, using humor and encouragement. She blends client-centered listening with practical tools to address emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Yvette has 18 years of experience working across addiction treatment, anger management, homelessness services, family reunification, and broader mental health care.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients as part of her practice.
How does payment and cost work?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.