Seth Gruenwald

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois (licensed since 2015) with an MSW from the University of Michigan, and the founder of Yes and Therapy, PLLC. My clinical background spans trauma-focused therapy with children, home- and school-based family therapy, and six years treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders, including specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Today, I work with adults, couples, and families, focusing on relationship and communication issues, anxiety, and addiction recovery.

My approach is direct and collaborative, with a practical focus. I draw primarily on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), along with CBT, attachment theory, and mindfulness-based practices, tailoring the mix to what actually helps you. Rather than staying purely reflective, I'll name patterns directly and work with you to build skills you can use in daily life, not just in session.

Your first session is mostly about understanding what's brought you to therapy now: the patterns, relationships, or struggles you want to work on, and what you've already tried. We'll talk through your history and goals, I'll share how I tend to work, and we'll figure out together whether it feels like a good fit before mapping out next steps.