- LGBT concerns
- Life purpose
- Trauma informed
About Therasa
Therasa Yehling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 22 years of experience. She has spent much of her career working in domestic violence and trauma response, and she lists LGBT, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love among her focus areas.
She has long worked with people affected by violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and child abuse. Her background includes supporting recovery from complex trauma and PTSD, as well as helping people navigate mood struggles, grief, and major life transitions. She also notes experience with issues such as chronic pain, autoimmune conditions, and behaviors that affect self-esteem.
Therasa uses trauma-informed methods and trauma-specific techniques aimed at reducing the effects of traumatic events. In sessions she helps people talk through what happened, manage difficult reactions, and practice skills for steadier emotional response. She also addresses relationship patterns that show up as communication problems or codependency.
People seeking clearer direction or a sense of purpose can work with her on questions about meaning, values, and next steps after a major life change. She also offers support for LGBT concerns and for those dealing with guilt, shame, or struggles with self-love.
Her work is informed by commitments to equity and inclusion and by a long personal practice in Buddhism. Outside of practice she identifies as a spouse and parent, and she shares that small pleasures like reading and humor matter to her.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Therasa notes trauma-informed care and trauma-specific techniques as central to her work. Trauma-informed care means paying attention to how past harm affects current reactions, and then moving at a pace that reduces overwhelm. Trauma-specific techniques focus on skills to manage flashbacks, nightmares, and intense emotions so daily life is more manageable.She also addresses communication patterns and relational behaviors that get in the way of clear needs and boundaries. This often involves practicing new ways to speak about difficult topics and noticing patterns that keep people stuck. These approaches can support questions about life purpose by clarifying values and testing small changes in behavior.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the person's needs and preferences. If something doesn’t fit, she will discuss alternatives and adjust the plan together.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone use lower-bandwidth options if video is difficult. Talk with her about which format would best match practical needs and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma-related issues, domestic violence impacts, and matters like communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses trauma-informed and trauma-specific methods to help people clarify values, notice patterns, and try practical steps toward meaning and direction.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 22 years of experience working in social work, domestic violence, and trauma-informed care.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Can sessions be done in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.