Yssis El

Yssis El is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and listens closely so people feel heard when they begin the first steps of change. Yssis aims to make the process feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

In sessions she focuses on what matters most to each person. Yssis draws from several therapy approaches to match tools to goals. That can mean learning new ways to handle difficult thoughts, trying small behavior changes, or practicing mindful skills to reduce reactivity.

Yssis has five years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and CSW credentials. She works with people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family concerns, communication problems, and issues coming from family of origin. She also supports people facing hospice and end-of-life counseling needs as part of broader grief and loss work.

Her practical orientation includes addressing addiction and co-occurring issues, and helping people manage isolation, guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Sessions move at a person’s pace and focus on everyday steps that lead to relief. Yssis helps clients build short-term coping skills and longer-term habits.

People who choose her often want straightforward tools, steady support, and a collaborative plan. She encourages clients to try ideas between sessions and to bring back what works and what doesn’t.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and the stress of major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing addictive behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy centers on present-moment awareness and gentle attention training to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance, which supports grief work and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to a person's concerns, goals, and preferences, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what helps most in real life.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a check-in without needing to be on camera for the whole visit. It can also let people practice skills between appointments and bring real situations into session for discussion. Speak with the therapist after matching to review the available formats and choose what best fits daily routines and goals.