Yssis El

LCSW, CSW

Georgia

Practical support for stress and life change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, CSW

License

LCSW, Georgia / CSW010433

NPI

1477286508

Experience

5 years

Languages

English

Location

Georgia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Goal-focused approach
   • Motivational guidance
   • Skill-based sessions

   About Yssis

   Yssis El is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship strain, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make sessions feel approachable for someone juggling daily demands. Her style centers on practical steps and steady support as clients work toward clearer goals.

   With five years of clinical experience, Yssis brings several evidence-informed approaches to sessions. She often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to focus on values and the client’s perspective.

   In conversations with Yssis, clients can expect a cooperative tone. She listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals. Sessions tend to emphasize concrete skills and real-life problem solving rather than abstract theory.

   Yssis has the LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia. She communicates in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.

   Therapy with Yssis is arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location and therapist availability. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

   Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh their own reasons for change and build commitment in small steps. Online sessions using this approach focus on asking open questions, reflecting what the client says, and helping them set realistic goals to reduce harmful behaviors.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values. In remote sessions ACT can support people coping with anxiety, grief, or chronic stress by practicing short exercises and value-driven actions between meetings.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach is useful online because the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them make sense of their experiences at their own pace.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with the client to identify which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust as progress is made. The plan is collaborative and may change over time based on what helps most.
   
   Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It also allows brief check-ins, focused skills practice, and regular meetings without extra commuting, which many people find helpful when juggling daily responsibilities.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefDepression

   Additional focus areas

   Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   Georgia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Yssis commonly address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, and depression along with related problems like caregiver stress, communication problems, and isolation.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening, setting goals, and practicing skills that can be used in daily life.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   Yssis has five years of experience working with people facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

   What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

   She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English only.

   Can someone outside the United States work with her?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

   Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact costs vary with location and therapist availability.

   What is the process to begin therapy?

   Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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