Stephanie Yunez, LCPC, is a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor who has been dedicated to the therapeutic field since 2012. She earned her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from DePaul University.

Stephanie’s approach is informed by a diverse range of experiences, including her work in therapeutic day schools, where she collaborated with occupational, speech, and physical therapists. She possesses extensive experience with the foster care process and the unique challenges faced by the adults and children involved. Her background also includes developing behavior intervention plans and providing crisis prevention and intervention. Beyond her professional experiences, Stephanie incorporates insights from her personal life as a Catholic woman, a native of Chicago, as a wife, and mother, allowing her to connect with clients on a deeply personal level.

Stephanie provides compassionate care to individuals of all ages and to couples, prioritizing a dignified and respectful approach to each person. Her clientele often presents with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, OCD, perinatal and postpartum issues, parenting guidance, ADHD, PTSD, and difficulties adjusting to life transitions. She empowers her clients to heal by fostering self-efficacy, developing new skills, providing psychoeducation on their experiences, and building resilience through healthy coping strategies. Stephanie is particularly passionate about assisting mothers and fathers in navigating prenatal and postpartum discussions and parenting decisions. She also finds great fulfillment in educating clients about ADHD and executive functioning, whether to support their own experiences or to enhance their connection with a loved one’s needs.

Stephanie encourages clients to incorporate their religion, faith system, and culture into their healing process, leveraging these elements to overcome unhealthy coping behaviors. She offers opportunities for clients to engage in faith-based therapy or to heal from faith-based trauma or conflicts. Stephanie integrates various therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered, strength-based, and radical acceptance perspectives, to guide clients in identifying and achieving their goals. She firmly believes in empowering clients to take an active, accountable, and initiative-driven role in their therapeutic journey.