Ying Kam , LCSW

Ying Kam is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - with 12 years of experience supporting people across the lifespan. She has worked with clients from children to older adults in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home care, and schools.

Her clinical experience covers a wide range of concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, drug and alcohol addictions, relationship difficulties, and other forms of mental illness. She also addresses issues related to grief, parenting, self-esteem, stress, trauma and abuse, intimacy, eating and sleeping, anger, career concerns, and family dynamics.

Ying uses several evidence-based interventions tailored to each person’s needs, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing technique (MIT), and solution-focused therapy models. Her counseling style blends empathy and support with clear, directive guidance designed to help clients explore ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and pursue meaningful change. She guides clients to examine thoughts, feelings, and actions while walking alongside them through the process of growth and recovery.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Ying Kam integrates several research-backed methods into online work to address a range of concerns. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, often used for depression, anxiety, and stress-related issues. Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Motivational interviewing technique (MIT) is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, especially useful for addictions and lifestyle changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ying Kam works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors interventions so they fit the client’s circumstances and values. This collaborative planning helps ensure the selected methods feel relevant and practical.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try different formats, and integrate therapy into daily life while working with a licensed professional who can adapt methods to the online setting.