Ying Kam , LCSW

Ying Kam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of clinical experience working with clients across the lifespan, from children to older adults. She has supported people facing a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, substance use challenges, relationship difficulties, and other complex presentations. Her practice draws on many years of work in diverse settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and school environments, which informs a flexible and practical approach to care.

Ying adapts interventions to meet each person where they are, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused models. She blends empathic support with clear, goal-oriented guidance to help clients resolve ambivalence, build motivation, and make meaningful changes. In session she invites clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while offering skills and strategies that can be put into practice between appointments. Ying frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to empower people to take steps toward their goals, offering steady support as they work toward lasting improvements.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Ying Kam uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses; CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing intense emotions, relationship challenges, and impulsive behaviors. In addition, motivational interviewing is used to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, particularly useful when addressing substance use or readiness for new habits.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Ying collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the treatment plan fits the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate schedules, mobility, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from different locations, and integrate therapeutic practices into everyday life.