Mark Yeung , LCSW

Mark Yeung is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background in public health and social work who brings a calm, pragmatic stance to counseling. He earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of California, Berkeley and has built a 12-year career supporting people facing serious medical conditions, bereavement, veterans' concerns, and a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

He holds LCSW licensure and practices with training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), alongside a humanistic, solution-focused orientation. These approaches give him a range of tools to address stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief and depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, career and life transitions, and other concerns listed in his specialties.

Mark emphasizes the human side of therapy - empathy, warmth, and genuine engagement - and views the therapeutic relationship as central to progress. He values helping clients translate insights into new behaviors, and he frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances clinical skill with attentive care. He welcomes inquiries from people who feel his style might fit their needs and priorities.

Evidence-based approaches for online therapy

Mark uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and take meaningful steps even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. ACT can be useful for people struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, or life transitions by focusing on what matters most and building psychological flexibility.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is often effective for mood concerns, anxiety, and coping with everyday challenges because it targets both thoughts and actions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing strong emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. DBT techniques can be especially helpful for clients dealing with intense emotional reactivity, relationship difficulties, or patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Mark collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations.