Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Yolaine Benjamin Saint-Germain, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149029736
- NPI
- 1750049300
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English, Haitian Creole
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Yolaine supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma informed care
- Workplace and caregiver stress
About Yolaine
Yolaine Benjamin Saint-Germain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She speaks English and Haitian Creole.
She helps people who are struggling with communication problems and social anxiety. She also supports those coping with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and the fallout from divorce or separation. Workplace pressures, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and phobias are part of her regular caseload.
Her approach is trauma-informed and client-centered. That means sessions focus on understanding each person’s history and current needs. Conversations are practical and direct, aimed at clarifying problems and identifying steps to feel more stable day to day.
She has experience with adoption and foster care matters and with family dynamics, including issues around forgiveness and isolation. In sessions she listens for patterns in relationships and daily routines that can be adjusted to reduce stress.
Before the first session she asks people to describe what they most want to change. From there she and the client choose practical strategies to try, check what works, and revise plans as needed. The goal is clearer communication, fewer overwhelming moments, and stronger coping skills for daily life.
BHow sessions work
Practical approaches for remote sessions
Yolaine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, actionable work. One common approach is trauma-informed care, which looks at how past events affect current reactions and teaches ways to reduce reactivity and manage triggers. Another is client-centered work, which centers the person's goals and preferences and builds skills for better communication and daily coping.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Yolaine will review a person’s concerns and goals, try specific strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that aims to match techniques to the client's needs rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy day by removing commute time and making scheduling easier. Remote sessions can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and some people prefer them for lower technical demands like phone-only conversations. Ask about the available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so practical arrangements match your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English, Haitian Creole
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include panic, phobias, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a trauma-informed, client-centered approach. Sessions focus on understanding history, clarifying problems, and developing practical steps to reduce distress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds. That experience includes work with adoption and foster care related concerns and family dynamics.
Is she licensed to practice in Illinois?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW in Illinois.
What languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Haitian Creole.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the location selected during signup.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initial questionnaire helps match needs and goals before the first appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers