- Trauma and grief
- Career stress
- Compassion fatigue
About Ylan
Ylan Hunt is an LCSW licensed in California who helps people facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. She brings ten years of professional experience to her work and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She frames the client as the expert in their own story and looks for strengths to build on during sessions.
Ylan emphasizes simple, steady progress rather than quick fixes. She works with clients who are coping with loss, navigating career transitions, rebuilding confidence, or processing past abuse and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, and challenges related to substance use and recovery.
Her approach centers on listening closely and helping people try tools that fit their life. Sessions typically involve talking through recent struggles, identifying small achievable goals, and practicing new ways of thinking and acting between meetings. Ylan encourages honest conversation about what’s working and what’s not so plans can be adjusted.
She respects the effort it takes to reach out for help and aims to make the first steps feel manageable. Many clients look to her for help clarifying life purpose, coping with guilt or shame, or preparing for end-of-life and hospice concerns. She also brings experience addressing issues common to veterans and first responders.
People who work with Ylan can expect grounded feedback and a focus on real-world strategies. If you want a therapist who treats your experience as the starting point, she invites you to begin the process and explore what changes might fit your goals.
How therapeutic approaches shape online care
Ylan works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she uses centers on building small, achievable goals and rehearsing new behaviors between sessions to strengthen confidence and daily functioning. This helps people who feel stuck by giving clear next steps and measurable progress.Another approach emphasizes processing difficult memories and emotions through guided conversation and pacing. That method aims to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and teach coping skills for managing triggers, which can be useful for trauma, grief, and post-traumatic stress concerns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ylan will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as you progress. Together you decide which techniques to try and when to shift direction based on how things are going.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people keep continuity of care if they move within the state. Ask about available formats during the matching and scheduling steps so you can choose what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ylan commonly help with?
She helps people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, career issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, substance concerns, and end-of-life topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Ylan uses a practical, strength-based style that treats the client as the expert in their life. Sessions emphasize listening, small goals, and trying tools that fit a person’s daily routine.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional experience working with the issues listed in her profile.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with this clinician?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.