- Goal focused
- Multilingual care
- Practical strategies
About Ying
Ying Kam is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience in community and clinical settings. She has supported people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Ying works in California and conducts sessions in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
She draws on straightforward therapeutic techniques to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions combine practical strategies with empathetic conversation. Ying aims to help clients sort through ambivalence and find workable next steps that fit their lives.
Her background includes work in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and school settings. That variety shapes a flexible approach that adapts to different needs and routines. Ying has experience supporting people through grief, relationship strains, parenting stress, career pressures, and sleep difficulties.
In a typical session she helps clients set clear goals, try simple experiments between meetings, and review what helps or gets in the way. Treatment conversations often include problem-solving, building coping skills, and boosting motivation for change. The focus stays practical and tied to daily life.
Ying welcomes international clients and offers services that aim to fit cultural and language needs. People interested in working on sleep or rest issues can discuss tailored strategies that address routines, stress, and related concerns.
Approaches and how online therapy can work
Ying uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teach specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and mood management.She also uses motivational interviewing style methods to help people resolve mixed feelings and boost motivation for change. That approach is often useful for substance use, lifestyle shifts, or when a person feels stuck and unsure how to move forward.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ying works with clients to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. Clients are invited to share what’s working and what isn’t so the approach can be tweaked together.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow focused, shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people work with a therapist who speaks their language or has relevant experience even if they live far away.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ying help with?
She works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, and trauma-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic and directive, blending supportive conversation with clear, practical steps and experiments clients can try between sessions.
What is Ying's professional background?
She has 12 years of experience across outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and school settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.