- Trauma and grief
- Caregiver stress
- Career support
About Ylan
She approaches sessions as a collaboration where the client is the expert on their life. Ylan looks for strengths you already have and builds on them. Conversations focus on concrete steps you can try between sessions.
In the room she listens for clear patterns that keep problems active and then tests small changes to see what helps. She uses techniques that are supported by research to address traumatic memories, grief, and motivation. Work often includes skills for managing stress, building confidence, and handling setbacks at work or home.
Ylan has ten years of clinical experience in California practice settings. She brings that background into short-term problem work and longer-term healing efforts, depending on what people need. She supports those caring for others and people facing chronic illness or end-of-life concerns as part of her broader focus areas.
To begin, she asks clients to reflect on goals and try steps that feel workable. Sessions aim to be clear and practical, with attention to emotions and life demands. The approach is steady, direct, and focused on what improves daily functioning.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
How evidence-based techniques can work online
Ylan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue. One common approach focuses on processing traumatic experiences in small, manageable steps so memories feel less overwhelming; this helps reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. Another approach emphasizes skill building - teaching coping strategies for stress, managing emotions, and boosting confidence so people can handle work and caregiving demands more effectively.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ylan will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. She aims to match techniques to a client's pace and preferences rather than forcing a single method.
Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and caregiving schedules. Online sessions can reduce travel time and allow appointments during work breaks or between errands. If you want to pursue remote care, confirm available session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based methods to work well in remote settings while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ylan commonly help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue. Her broader focus includes caregiver stress, chronic illness, hospice and end-of-life issues, and related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She treats clients as experts in their own lives and uses short-term experiments and skill building to test what helps.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings in California and brings that experience to both problem-focused work and longer-term healing.
What credentials and location information are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.