Ying Kam , LCSW

Ying Kam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life events and complex mental health concerns. She has supported clients across the lifespan, from children to older adults, addressing conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, substance use and alcohol issues, relationship challenges, and a wide range of other mental health needs. Her work spans multiple care environments, including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospital units, community programs, in-home services, and school-based settings, which contributes to a broad, flexible clinical perspective.

Ying integrates evidence-based methods tailored to each person, drawing on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and motivational interviewing techniques to resolve ambivalence and boost readiness for change. She also uses solution-focused strategies when appropriate to identify practical steps and short-term goals. Her approach balances empathy and support with clear, directive guidance to empower clients to develop skills and make meaningful progress.

Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Ying focuses on addictions, grief, parenting and family issues, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, career challenges, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar disorder. As an LCSW, which signifies licensure to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy, she guides clients to examine thoughts, feelings, and actions and walks alongside them through their journey of change.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care with a Licensed Professional

Ying Kam uses proven therapeutic techniques adapted for online work to help clients build coping skills and create lasting change. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many stress-related issues. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, useful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Motivational interviewing helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about change, enhancing motivation for goals such as recovery from substance use or adopting healthier habits.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ying collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors interventions accordingly so therapy feels relevant and workable. This collaborative stance helps clients try strategies and adjust course as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction when helpful, phone sessions provide a simpler option for busy days, and live chat or text-based messaging can support shorter check-ins or allow communication between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and maintain continuity of care regardless of location.