- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Values-based work
About Yssis
Yssis El is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Social Worker (CSW) practicing in Georgia with five years of experience. She works with adults who are feeling stuck after life changes, and who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship strain, or depression. Her focus includes problems that touch family life such as blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication breakdowns.
In sessions she listens to what matters most and helps people name the practical problems in front of them. She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. She also draws on acceptance and commitment techniques to help people clarify values and take small, doable steps toward those values.
Yssis uses client-centered principles to keep sessions grounded in the person’s own goals and experience. When emotions feel intense, she may introduce dialectical behavior therapy skills to regulate strong feelings and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices are used to strengthen moment-to-moment awareness and reduce overwhelm.
Her approach emphasizes clear, usable strategies rather than abstract theory. People who come for help with addiction or substance concerns may work with motivational interviewing alongside CBT tools to support change. For those coping with grief or end-of-life stress, she addresses practical care needs while supporting emotional processing.
She works in English and delivers services from Georgia. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to discuss needs and next steps.
How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions
Yssis commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on identifying what matters to a person and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help when someone feels directionless after a life change. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.She also draws on client-centered principles to keep the work grounded in the person’s goals and experience. Finding the right approach is part of the process; she will work collaboratively to test methods and adjust based on what helps the client meet their aims and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy routines by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it easier to practice skills between sessions in everyday settings and to use mindfulness or behavioral experiments in the client’s normal environment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, blended family issues, and communication problems.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses clear, practical methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify goals and take small action steps. Dialectical behavior therapy skills may be added for intense emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as addiction, grief, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and CSW practicing in Georgia. These credentials are noted as LCSW and CSW in her profile.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are sessions offered in?
Confirm current session options before booking since specific session formats are not listed in the profile. The platform’s booking flow will note which formats are available.
How do costs and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
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