About

Hi there, I'm Yazmine! My name is Yazmine Howard, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Chicagoland area and currently have a decade of experience working with primarily African-American adolescents, adults, and families. My experiences include crisis intervention, substance abuse treatment, group & individual therapy, along with family therapy. I utilize an integrative approach in my sessions and prioritize the therapeutic relationship and rapport that is developed with each client to increase the outcomes of therapy. My approach Every individual and situation is unique, and I strongly believe in tailoring my approach based on the needs of each of the clients I work with. As a therapist, I take an integrative approach to care, focusing on the understanding of the multiple systems at play in one's life while advocating for those struggling to find their place and voice within society. I utilize client-centered, strength-based coaching and talk therapy as an overall treatment model with clients. My focus Throughout my years of experience, I have found that my style and clinical approach are a good fit for adolescents and young adults who might be dealing with the frustrations of societal pressures. I have often found that this manifests itself in the form of depression, stress, anxiety, and family discord. My focus when working with my client is to help them develop a toolbox of resources and responses to both internal and external stressors, both present day and in the future. My communication style My communication style is calm and personable. I take the time to fully understand my client in effort to engage honestly and, most importantly, create a space where they feel comfortable, heard, and not judged.