Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
How Ying works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ying
Ying Kam is a licensed clinical social worker with twelve years of experience supporting people through many kinds of struggles. She practices in California and speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Ying focuses on helping people manage symptoms like depression, anxiety, bipolar mood shifts, and problems with sleep, eating, or substance use.
She also addresses relationship stress, grief, parenting strain, career concerns, and anger. Ying has worked in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and school settings.
Background and approach
That range gives her a practical sense of what helps in different lives and routines. She uses straightforward strategies to help people see patterns in their thinking and behavior and to try small changes that add up. Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on real goals.
Ying listens for what matters most and then suggests approaches that match a person’s situation and preferences. People can expect a mix of supportive conversation, skill-building, and steps to try between sessions. She offers multiple ways to meet, including video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Those options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules. International clients may be able to work with her in the languages listed. Ying aims to help people reduce distress and build clearer choices over time.
She encourages practical, achievable steps and stays with clients as they try new strategies. Her approach is steady and goal-minded, with room for kindness and realism.
What Ying works with
Everything Ying lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ying's practice.
How evidence-based approaches work through online sessions
CBT, or cognitive-behavioral techniques, help people spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management because they focus on practical tools and clear homework tasks.Motivational interviewing focuses on resolving mixed feelings about change. It uses gentle questions to uncover personal reasons to change and increase motivation, which can be useful for addictions, lifestyle shifts, or any situation where someone feels stuck.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Ying will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what feels most doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people see nonverbal cues and do longer sessions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and between-session support easier to fit into a lunch break or a hectic day. These options make it simpler to keep momentum and practice new skills consistently.
Questions people ask about Ying
What concerns does Ying help with?
She works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar mood issues, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, trauma and career questions.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She listens, suggests practical skills, and helps people try small, manageable changes between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
Ying has twelve years of clinical experience across outpatient, inpatient, community, in-home, and school settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats can sessions be held?
Ying offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing and payments work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.