- Focus on parenting
- Evidence-based techniques
- Mandarin and Cantonese
About Ying
Ying Kam is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience supporting people through difficult life moments. She practices in California and speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Ying helps with issues like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and struggles around parenting and family life.
She has worked in many settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and schools. That variety gives her a practical view of how problems show up in daily life and what can help people move forward.
In sessions she uses straightforward, goal-focused methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping. She also draws on skills from dialectical behavior approaches and solution-focused work to support emotion regulation and short-term problem solving.
Ying takes a collaborative approach that balances support with gentle direction. She helps people examine thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and sets small, doable steps toward change. Parents often find this helpful when managing stress, relationship strain, or sleep and eating disruptions.
Her style is warm and practical. She aims to empower clients to resolve ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and build routines that fit their lives. To start, she asks about immediate concerns and works with clients to set clear, reachable goals.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Ying often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT-style work is practical and focused, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some parenting challenges.She also incorporates motivational interviewing to explore ambivalence and build motivation for change. This approach is conversational and goal-oriented, which helps when someone is unsure about next steps for substance use, lifestyle change, or other patterns. Additionally, she draws on dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion regulation and coping skills that reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences together and suggest techniques to try. Plans can be adjusted as progress is tracked and new issues arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Practically, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a workday break. Therapists can share worksheets, practice skills between meetings, and focus sessions on concrete steps that translate into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ying commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, parenting struggles, family conflict, trauma, sleep and eating issues, anger, and career stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, combining supportive listening with directive steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and school settings.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in this biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.