Therasa Yehling, LCSW

Therasa Yehling is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who brings more than 22 years of focused experience supporting people impacted by trauma and domestic violence. She also holds certification as an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP) and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), qualifications that reflect specialized training in working with survivors and addressing complex trauma responses.

Her clinical work centers on trauma-informed care and trauma-specific techniques aimed at healing PTSD, complex trauma, and the emotional effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other violent experiences. She has extensive experience addressing mood disorders, grief and loss, ADHD, chronic pain and autoimmune conditions, weight-related challenges, life transitions, self-esteem and codependency concerns, and recovery from cult involvement. Her practice integrates a commitment to equity and inclusion with ethical, humanistic care, grounded in compassion, creativity, and a belief in the potential for transformation.

Outside of her professional life, she finds joy in family time with her husband and son and is known for a loud, boisterous laugh that reflects her spirited nature. A devoted Buddhist practitioner and lifelong learner, she enjoys reading, exploring new ideas, and the comfort of Harry Potter and Friends in her downtime.

Trauma-Informed Approaches and Online Support

Therasa Yehling draws on trauma-informed practice to create a foundation of safety, empowerment, and respect. This approach recognizes how past trauma can shape thoughts, feelings, and relationships and focuses on building coping skills, stabilizing symptoms, and restoring a sense of agency for people facing PTSD, complex trauma, or the impacts of domestic violence.

She also uses trauma-specific techniques designed to help people process distressing memories and reduce the ongoing emotional burden of traumatic events. These methods are tailored to each individual and are often combined with skills-based work for communication, self-worth, and establishing healthier patterns in relationships, which can be helpful for those addressing guilt, shame, codependency, or challenges related to life purpose and self-love.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each client to determine what methods fit best with their goals, needs, and preferences. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage ongoing obligations, and access consistent support from a licensed professional in Illinois.