Brittany Yacko anxiety and trauma therapist for young adults Chicago area

CURIOSITY TAKES COURAGE

Therapy with Backbone

This isn't just a safe space — it's a real one. I'm not here to tell you what you want to hear. I'm here to help you hear what you need to.

WHAT TO EXPECT

How We’ll Work Together

01. Reach Out

Send a message and I'll get back to you within 24 hours. That's it. That's the whole step.

02. Consultation Call

We'll connect for 10-15 minutes to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment — the decision is yours.

03. Get Started

When you're ready, we'll handle the logistics — insurance, paperwork, and your first appointment.

04. First Session

Kick off your shoes, grab a snack, and get comfortable. We're not diving into a checklist — we're just going to talk.

05. Show Up

Every session is yours to drive. You tell me what's on your mind, I tell you what I'm noticing. Between the two of us, we figure out where to go next.

06. Reflect & Grow

Progress isn't always loud. We track what's shifting, celebrate what's working, and adjust when something isn't. You'll know things are changing because your life will show it.

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WHAT I’M KNOWN FOR

Find Yourself in the Work

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Anxiety & Overthinking

You're doing everything right — showing up, pushing through, checking the boxes. But your brain won't quiet down, your chest is tight, and no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough. We slow that cycle down, figure out what's actually driving it, and build something more sustainable than white-knuckling your way through the day.

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Trauma & Survival

Sometimes the thing that's making your present hard has roots in your past — even if you can't quite name it yet. Maybe it shows up as reactions that feel too big, relationships that follow the same painful pattern, or a body that stays on high alert no matter how safe things are. We work at a pace that feels manageable, not overwhelming, and we look at where those patterns started.

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Relationships & Identity

You give a lot to the people in your life. Maybe too much. If you're tired of shrinking yourself, losing yourself in relationships, or wondering why the same dynamics keep showing up no matter how hard you try — this is where we dig into that. Attachment patterns, boundaries, the fear of being too much or not enough. We untangle where you end and everyone else begins — and build from there.

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