- Anxiety and depression
- Addictions and grief
- CBT and motivational work
About Ying
Ying Kam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 12 years of experience. She works with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating issues, stress, and anger.
She has worked in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home settings, and schools. That variety means she has experience with different daily realities and can draw on interventions that suit the situation. Sessions focus on clear, practical work rather than abstract theory.
Ying uses approaches such as cognitive-behavioral techniques to examine thoughts and behaviors, and motivational interviewing to resolve ambivalence about change. She also uses elements from dialectical behavioral methods and solution-focused work to teach coping skills and set small, achievable goals.
In a session she helps people notice patterns in thinking and behavior, practice new skills, and plan steps they can actually try between meetings. The style is directive when needed and supportive while focusing on problem solving. Progress is measured by what changes a person can make in daily life.
She speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, which can help when language matters in expressing difficult feelings. For people concerned about anger, sessions look at triggers, communication choices, and ways to reduce repeated clashes. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
CBT, or cognitive-behavioral techniques, focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating issues, and for learning practical ways to respond to anger. Motivational interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change and strengthen their own reasons for doing things differently; it is often used when addiction or ambivalence are present. Dialectical behavioral methods teach specific coping skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Solution-focused work concentrates on small, concrete goals and next steps rather than a long review of the past. Ying works with clients to pick which methods make the most sense for their situation. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques based on needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust methods if something is not helping. This collaborative process helps make sessions practical and relevant. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and offering options that match daily routines such as quieter times or lower-bandwidth connections. Ask about the available formats when you schedule your first appointment.Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating problems, and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and problem-focused. She combines directive guidance with skill-building so clients can try changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience across outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and school settings.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any jurisdictional considerations before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.