Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Ysanda Prince, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149032107
- NPI
- 1891339610
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Ysanda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Anxiety support
- Life transitions
- Self-esteem work
About Ysanda
Ysanda Prince is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and major life changes. Her writing and spoken name is Sandy.
Sandy focuses on practical steps and clear conversation. She helps people sort through what is happening now and identify patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions include listening, questions that clarify choices, and collaboratively developing realistic strategies that fit day-to-day life.
Her background includes medical and psychiatric social work. That work involved supporting veterans and adults dealing with complex mental health concerns, medical issues, and changes in independence. Those roles exposed her to how financial strain, shifting responsibilities, and health problems affect feelings and decision making.
Sandy also draws on lived experience. She is hard of hearing and has a speech difference, and she uses that perspective when supporting clients who need to advocate for themselves or adapt to change. This personal context informs her attention to practical barriers and resilience.
In sessions she will listen without judgment and offer straightforward feedback. She may challenge unhelpful thinking when it will move things forward. The goal is clearer understanding, better coping skills, and more confidence to make choices that fit the client’s life.
To start, bring the real issues you are facing. Sandy focuses on what matters in your daily life and works with you to build workable next steps.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many clients benefit from focused, skills-based approaches that help change how they think and respond. Cognitive-behavioral techniques look at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teach practical ways to try different responses for anxiety or low mood. Brief problem-solving methods focus on defining a clear problem, generating options, and testing small changes to improve daily functioning.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each client about their goals, preferences, and challenges and then suggest a few methods to try. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan based on real-world results and the client’s feedback.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut out travel time, and keep work or caregiving routines intact. Phone or video can support shorter check-ins, avoid the need to be on camera, or make sessions possible when travel or scheduling would otherwise be a barrier. The therapist will work with clients to find times and formats that match their daily life and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, including isolation and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. She listens, asks clarifying questions, and helps build realistic strategies for day-to-day life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working in medical and psychiatric social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as IL LCSW and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers