Yvette Estrada, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Chicago, IL. Works with Depression, Trauma and PTSD and Infertility. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)Sees the mind as made of different 'parts', and helps people understand and care for them from a calm, compassionate core 'Self'.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• RelationalSees relationships as central to well-being. The relationship with the therapist is used to understand and change patterns in other relationships.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Depression, Trauma and PTSD, Infertility, Anxiety, Body Image, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Domestic Violence, Grief, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Stress, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Fees

Individual sessions $165; sliding scale available

Ages

Adults

Works with

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

Loyola University Chicago

Years in practice

9

Education & qualifications