Yslande Vilsaint

Practical, compassionate care for life’s challenges

LPC Connecticut

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Yslande

Yslande Vilsaint is a licensed professional counselor who brings ten years of clinical experience to her work in Connecticut. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, self-esteem struggles, anger, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses a broad range of related issues such as intimacy and commitment challenges, communication problems, caregiver stress, body image and self-love, multicultural concerns, and seasonal mood changes. Vilsaint blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance.

She often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, while integrating mindfulness and motivational strategies to increase awareness and sustain change. Sessions emphasize collaboration: clients and therapist work together to develop coping skills, problem-solving tools, and realistic goals tailored to each person’s situation.

Clients can expect an inviting, culturally attentive space where their experiences are heard and respected. Vilsaint supports people through challenging periods by offering structured interventions alongside empathic listening, aiming to strengthen resilience and daily functioning as clients navigate personal growth and recovery.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and putting the client's values and goals at the center of each session; it helps people feel heard and builds a trusting therapeutic relationship that supports exploration and growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess needs, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan over time so techniques match evolving goals and life circumstances.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to access therapy from different locations and at times that suit their schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care while using the same therapeutic tools - CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, motivational conversations, and solution-focused planning - adapted for remote delivery by licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapist's general style and approach in sessions?

The approach combines client-centered empathy with structured, practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to support change and skill building.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has ten years of professional experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds on a variety of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds the credential LPC with license details CT LPC 002590 and practices in Connecticut.

In what languages are sessions available and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyMulticultural concernsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English