Yvette Medina, LCPC
Bicultural LCPC supporting lasting change
- Bicultural perspective
- 18 years experience
- Speaks English Spanish ASL
About Yvette Medina
Yvette Medina is a bicultural Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings a warm, relatable presence and a sense of humor to therapy while remaining focused on practical support and personal growth. Yvette encourages people to take the first step toward self-care and works to build rapport quickly so that clients feel seen and supported from the start.
Her current work at a nonprofit centers on addiction treatment, anger management, homelessness, family reunification, and broader mental health concerns. Yvette's clinical expertise includes major depressive disorder, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, family and relationship conflicts, life transitions, complex trauma and abuse, and prenatal and postpartum depression. She also works with anxiety, intellectual and developmental disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, and immigration and acculturation issues, and she is an advocate for LGBTQ individuals.
As a Latinex/bicultural counselor, Yvette draws on shared cultural experiences to strengthen the therapeutic connection. She is versed in a range of approaches - including person-centered care, motivational interviewing, brief solution-focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy - and adapts methods to match each person's needs. Outside of clinical work she enjoys reading, traveling, knitting, baking, photography, painting, and watching novelas, and she encourages regular self-care as part of the therapeutic process.
Her current work at a nonprofit centers on addiction treatment, anger management, homelessness, family reunification, and broader mental health concerns. Yvette's clinical expertise includes major depressive disorder, personality disorders, bipolar disorder, family and relationship conflicts, life transitions, complex trauma and abuse, and prenatal and postpartum depression. She also works with anxiety, intellectual and developmental disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders, and immigration and acculturation issues, and she is an advocate for LGBTQ individuals.
As a Latinex/bicultural counselor, Yvette draws on shared cultural experiences to strengthen the therapeutic connection. She is versed in a range of approaches - including person-centered care, motivational interviewing, brief solution-focused techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy - and adapts methods to match each person's needs. Outside of clinical work she enjoys reading, traveling, knitting, baking, photography, painting, and watching novelas, and she encourages regular self-care as part of the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Yvette Medina have?
Yvette Medina has 18 years of experience working in the mental health field.
Is Yvette Medina a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details: IL LCPC 180.013630.
In which languages does Yvette Medina provide therapy?
Yvette provides therapy in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.
Where is Yvette Medina located?
Yvette is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Yvette Medina as my therapist?
You can work with Yvette through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Yvette Medina work with international clients?
Yes, Yvette Medina works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Yvette Medina cost?
Therapy costs can vary based on location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and plans, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT helps people clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindfulness skills paired with committed action. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, avoidance patterns, and coping with life changes). Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust, offering a path to repair relational wounds, address abandonment and attachment issues, and improve relationship and family dynamics). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT involves identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress management).Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Yvette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains responsive and grounded in the client’s real-life priorities.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This flexibility helps people fit therapy into busy schedules, reach licensed professionals from different locations, and continue care during life transitions or when in-person visits are difficult.