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Yvette Medina, LCPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
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About me

Welcome! My name is Yvette Medina and I am a bicultural Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois with a sense of humor and a love for helping people. I have over 17 years experience working in the mental health field. I am so happy that you are taking the first step in taking care of yourself. I applaud you as you enter this journey. I understand that it is not always easy meeting with a stranger and sharing your fears and vulnerabilities, however, after a few minutes of introductions and exchanged pleasantries we will no longer be strangers. Allow me to help you onto your journey as you discover your inner strength. I will be your biggest advocate, and your support, we will laugh and celebrate accomplishments that you will make in our sessions together, from the biggest to the smallest. I believe in meeting you where you are at while providing you a safe space.

I currently work for a non for profit agency with the focus of addiction treatment, anger management, homelessness, family reunification, and mental health issues. My areas of expertise are major depressive disorder, personality disorders, bipolar disorders, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse, prenatal and postpartum depression. I also have experience working with individuals that suffer from anxiety, intellectual/developmental disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, and immigration/acculturation issues. I am also a proud advocate of individuals from the LGBTQ community.

As a Latinex/bicultural counselor I am able to relate with you through many shared experiences. I am well versed in various theoretical orientations, such as, person-centered, motivational interviewing, brief solution-focused counseling, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy and life coach techniques. In addition, I can apply more classical approaches to counseling and adapt to your current needs. I look forward to meeting with you and assisting you to reach your true potential.

My hobbies are reading, traveling, knitting, baking (eating bake goods), photography (I will send an occasional picture when its relatable and appropriate,) painting, and watching soap operas (novelas). Self care is important for you and I. I will remind you to engage regularly in self care for positive mental health purposes as this will be included as part of your goals.

Professional experience

17yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hearing impaired, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanishAmerican Sign Language

License information

IL LCPC 180.013630

Reviews

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Fabulous! Well, trained, empathetic, good listener, and available.

Written on Oct 21, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

My experience with Yvette has been truly transformative, even though it's only been a few sessions so far. Her positive energy is infectious, and the support she's provided has had an immense impact on my well-being. I couldn't have asked for a more compassionate and effective therapist!

Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

Yvette has been so encouraging and supportive through a very difficult time in my life. I appreciate how kind, honest, authentic and supportive she is.

Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I LOVE Yvette! She understands what my situation and concerns are and is very supportive. I feel seen and empowered after each session.

Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Yvette is a compassionate and caring therapist. I appreciate her use of humor during our sessions to keep things light while at the same time helping me to reflect deeply and work towards a healthier and happier me.

Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I am new to this but Yvette was better than I anticipated. Looking forward to more

Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Yvette for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd