About Ying
Ying Kam is a licensed clinical social worker with 12 years of experience helping people manage difficult life moments. She practices in California and speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Ying focuses on making therapy practical and understandable for busy families and individuals.
Her background includes work in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and school settings. That range means she has seen many presentations of mood, behavior, and substance concerns.
How Ying works
She draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to fit each person's goals. In sessions she guides people to look closely at thoughts, feelings, and actions. She combines supportive listening with a directive style when needed.
The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build clear steps toward change. Common concerns she helps people address include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating troubles, anger, self-esteem, and career questions. Conversations are tailored to the issue and the person's pace.
Ying uses practical tools such as goal setting, motivational strategies, and skills practice to increase motivation and reduce ambivalence. She supports people through both short-term problem solving and longer work on habits and patterns. Her approach centers on collaboration and small, achievable steps.
To begin, she asks about immediate needs and long-term hopes, then maps a plan that fits schedules and priorities. She aims to help people feel steadier, clearer, and more able to manage day-to-day challenges.
What Ying works with
The areas below are the ones Ying selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Grief
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English, Mandarin, Cantonese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy
Ying uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable steps. One common approach looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits. This helps with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and low mood. Another approach centers on improving emotional regulation and coping skills through practice and structured exercises. That method can be useful for anger, mood swings, trauma reactions, and managing intense feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ying collaborates with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels helpful. She aims to tailor techniques to the client’s daily life, preferences, and needs so progress is steady and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and quick support during busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
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