Lillian Yates

Graduate of East Tennessee State University with masters in social work. I completed a clinical internship with Steppenstone Youth Treatment Center(SSYTC). I then accepted a full-time outpatient therapist position and achieved my Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW). From there I was promoted to lead therapist of SSYTC residential unit. After three years with Steppenstone I moved to Ballad Behavioral Health to work for their Employee Assistance Program before starting my full time private practice in Kingsport, TN

I practice strengths-based treatment. I do my best to meet my client where they are and include them in our treatment planning. My goal is always to meet your needs in each session so that at the end you feel like you have been productive.

A feeling of accomplishment, therapy can be very challenging at times but the feeling of achievement following is worthwhile. My number one goal in each session is to ensure that you feel heard and supported.