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Ylan Hunt

Therapist · California

Ylan Hunt

LCSW

LCSW - Trauma and life purpose

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Experience
10 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Trauma and grief
  • Career and purpose
  • Compassion fatigue

About Ylan

Ylan Hunt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She focuses on trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also touches on life purpose and related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.

Ylan frames therapy as a collaborative process. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and draws on their strengths when tackling hard issues. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, aimed at helping people manage symptoms and make practical changes.

In sessions she talks through coping strategies for grief and trauma. For career doubts and low confidence she helps people clarify priorities and build small, doable steps toward change. She also works with compassion fatigue and caregiver stress, addressing burnout and practical ways to reduce constant overwhelm.

Her background in social work shapes how she approaches problems. She brings ten years of experience from clinical settings to the room and keeps the work grounded in what helps day to day. Practical skill-building and clear next steps are common parts of sessions.

If someone is unsure how to begin, she asks about current challenges and what the person values most. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
California · 122265

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Ylan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and steps. For trauma and post-traumatic stress, she uses methods that help people process distressing memories and learn tools to reduce reactivity and intrusive memories. These approaches help with sleep, concentration, and day-to-day triggers.

For grief and loss she applies practical strategies for coping and meaning-making. This includes pacing activities, honoring memories, and planning manageable ways to reconnect with daily life. For career and self-esteem concerns she works on goal setting, behavioral experiments, and building confidence through repeated small successes.

Figuring out which approach fits is part of the work. She will discuss options with each person and choose techniques based on their needs, goals, and what feels workable. The process is collaborative and often adjusts as progress is reviewed.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue regular sessions during life transitions while focusing on practical steps and coping skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, career doubts, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include life purpose, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.

How does she approach people who feel stuck?

The approach is collaborative and practical. She helps clients identify strengths, set small goals, and practice concrete coping strategies.

How long has she practiced?

She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are sessions conducted in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions structured and what about formats?

Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and getting started work?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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