Therasa Yehling
LCSW specializing in LGBT, trauma, and communication
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About
Therasa Yehling, LCSW, brings more than two decades of focused practice in social work, trauma, and domestic violence response. She holds certifications as an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and her work emphasizes trauma-informed competency and trauma-specific techniques. Her clinical interests include LGBT issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
Yehling approaches clinical care from a humanistic, ethical perspective informed by a commitment to equity and inclusion. Her background includes work on violence prevention, trauma recovery, and systems-level conversations about accountability and rehabilitation. She frames treatment around practical steps for healing while remaining attentive to broader social and cultural factors.
Outside of professional life she values family time with her husband and son and maintains a Buddhist practice that guides her work. She is known for a lively laugh and a steady curiosity, and she remains engaged in ongoing learning through reading and exploration of ideas.
Yehling approaches clinical care from a humanistic, ethical perspective informed by a commitment to equity and inclusion. Her background includes work on violence prevention, trauma recovery, and systems-level conversations about accountability and rehabilitation. She frames treatment around practical steps for healing while remaining attentive to broader social and cultural factors.
Outside of professional life she values family time with her husband and son and maintains a Buddhist practice that guides her work. She is known for a lively laugh and a steady curiosity, and she remains engaged in ongoing learning through reading and exploration of ideas.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 22
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:LGBT
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149011090
- NPI Number: 1396842274
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Teletherapy and clinical approach
Therasa Yehling integrates trauma-informed competency and trauma-specific techniques into online work, tailoring conversation and interventions to the particular history and needs presented. She also emphasizes humanistic care that centers dignity, ethical practice, and collaborative exploration of values and goals. These orientations guide how she structures sessions and partners with people toward clearer understanding of patterns related to communication, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
In remote sessions she aims to build a cooperative therapy relationship that clarifies immediate concerns and identifies practical steps for change. For those with histories of interpersonal harm or violence, her training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional informs how she frames safety, pacing, and trauma-specific interventions.
Therasa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect. These options support ongoing collaboration and allow selection of the format that best fits a person’s schedule and communication preferences.
What is Therasa Yehling's professional background?
She has 22 years of experience in social work, with a focused career in domestic violence, trauma, and related fields.
What credentials does she hold?
Therasa is an LCSW and is also identified in her biography as an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Her license is IL LCSW 149011090.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English according to the profile information.
Where is she based?
She is based in Illinois.
How can people work with her remotely?
Therasa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as communication options for working together.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as described in the profile.