Meet Our Clinicians
Yvette Aguilar, MA, CADC, CCTP, LCPC, TF-CBT
Therapist & Co-Founder
Yvette is a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed therapist who is passionate about providing comprehensive and inclusive mental health care from a culturally aware perspective. Yvette believes in the transformative power of change and employs a collaborative approach to help clients foster a sense of fulfillment and productivity in their daily lives. With over sixteen years of experience across diverse settings including hospitals, the justice system, youth outreach centers, and outpatient mental health facilities, Yvette is deeply committed to serving clients of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
Yvette values and respects each client's unique cultural identity, beliefs, and values. She prioritizes creating a safe and validating environment where clients can explore their experiences without fear of judgment. Drawing from a range of therapeutic modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing, Yvette specializes in supporting clients facing challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, self-esteem issues, social skills, substance abuse, self-injury, and life transitions.
When Yvette is not working you will find her spending as much time as she can outside with her family and her dog, Toby. She loves traveling and trying new foods. Yvette is a first generation-college graduate and oldest female sibling.
Yamileth Obando, LCSW, ICDVP, TF-CBT
Therapist & Co-Founder
Yami is a bilingual (English/Spanish) licensed therapist driven by a deep passion for guiding clients toward becoming the best versions of themselves. Yami’s therapeutic perspective is grounded in a person-centered strengths based approach. With over eleven years in the field working with women, children, and families Yami customizes her interventions to suit the unique needs and cultural contexts of each individual and family she serves, firmly believing in the power of cultural strengths and resources to navigate life's challenges and transitions.
Yami fosters a safe environment where clients and families feel comfortable sharing and healing. Drawing from a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy Yami creates a collaborative space for healing and guides clients to develop coping strategies and personalized treatment plans. Yami's areas of expertise include providing support for individuals and families grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and domestic violence.
Outside of work Yami enjoys spending time with her husband and two small children. Yami is a first-generation college graduate, the eldest child, and the only female sibling. She is originally from Los Angeles, CA, but moved to the suburbs of Chicago, IL in 2013 for school.