
Rihab Yako
MA, LCSW
“As a multilingual Clinical Social Worker proficient in English, Arabic and Assyrian/Chaldean with expertise in individual, group, and family therapy, I possess experience in assisting individuals with government benefits, particularly refugees and asylum seekers. I am dedicated to fostering supportive environments tailored to each patient’s strengths, empowering them to achieve their personal goals.”
Specialties
- Anxiety/Depression
- Cultural/Ethnic Issues
- Individual, Couples, Family, Group
- CBT
- ADHD
- OCD
- Post-Partum
- PTSD
- Women’s Issues
- Faith Based
- Gender Identity
- Anger Management
Educational Background
“I hold dual Master’s degrees: a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from Aquinas Institute of Theology in Saint Louis. My contributions to academic discourse include publications such as my article in the International Journal of Intercultural Relations, which addresses acculturative stress among Iraqi refugees in the United States. Presently, I am actively involved in research focusing on the integration of spirituality into mental health practice.”
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker: Illinois
- Master of Social Work: Saint Louis University
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies: Aquinas Institute of Theology in Saint Louis
Publications
Yako, R. M., & Biswas, B. “We came to this country for the future of our children. We have no future:” Acculturative stress among Iraqi refugees in the United States. International Journal of Intercultural Relations (2013): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijintrel.2013.08.003
Professional Experience
“I have extensive experience working with adults, teenagers, and children dealing with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and relational challenges. I provide therapy to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including Middle Eastern, Asian and American communities.”
- Mental Health Clinical Practitioner: Heartland Alliance, Chicago, IL
- Assistant Campus Minister: Fontbonne University, St. Louis, MO
- Caseworker: International Institute: St. Louis, MO
- Domestic Violence Intern: M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Springfield, IL