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- Addictions
- Depression
- Parenting
About Ying
Ying Kam, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 12 years of practice. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, and issues with sleep, eating, anger, intimacy, and career strain. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Ying draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations about thoughts, feelings, and actions. She uses a collaborative, directive counseling style that aims to reduce ambivalence and build motivation for change. Practical skills and short-term strategies are part of her approach when they fit a person's goals.
Her background includes work across outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital settings, community programs, in-home visits, and school environments. This range has shaped how she adapts interventions to everyday life and different levels of need. She emphasizes clear steps and concrete tools alongside discussion.
Ying often blends brief problem-solving methods with techniques that address thinking patterns and emotional regulation. The focus is on identifying workable changes people can try between sessions. She frames progress as small, measurable shifts rather than sweeping transformation.
People who prefer a therapist who speaks English, Mandarin, or Cantonese may find her a practical match. To begin, users should follow the platform process to view online therapy options and schedule a first session. Ying works with individuals to set realistic aims and track outcomes over time.
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Evidence-based approaches and practical online care
CBT, or cognitive-behavioral therapy, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and mood symptoms.Motivational interviewing focuses on reducing mixed feelings about change. It uses focused questions and reflective listening to strengthen a person’s own reasons for making changes, which can help with addictions and behavioral shifts.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which techniques match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as goals evolve.
Confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of working with a licensed professional online include fitting sessions into a busy week, keeping check-ins shorter when needed, and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain consistency and apply new skills between meetings, which supports steady progress.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting, sleep and eating issues, anger, intimacy, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative and directive counseling style that aims to resolve ambivalence and build motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in a range of settings including outpatient clinics and hospitals.
Is she licensed and where?
She holds a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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.