Mark Yeung , LCSW

Mark Yeung is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon who brings a combination of clinical training and practical experience to his work with people facing difficult life challenges. He earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) and a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of California, Berkeley and has spent 12 years providing counseling to medically ill and terminally ill patients, the bereaved, veterans, and others navigating major life transitions.

He commonly integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) within a humanistic, solution-focused framework. These approaches are applied to a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and fatherhood issues, caregiver strain, and challenges related to aging and chronic illness.

Beyond specific techniques, Mark emphasizes the personal qualities that make therapy effective - empathy, warmth, and genuine engagement - and aims to build a strong therapeutic alliance while supporting clients in adopting new behaviors. He acknowledges that reading about an approach may not fully convey how two people will work together, and he encourages prospective clients to consider both professional expertise and the interpersonal fit when deciding whether to reach out.

Evidence-Informed Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Mark frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify personal values and build psychological flexibility; ACT supports people working through anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions by encouraging meaningful action despite difficult thoughts or feelings.

He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is commonly used for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with day-to-day challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another core approach in his practice, offering practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness—tools that can be useful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and tailors a plan that draws on one or more methods rather than insisting on a single model, so the work fits the person as well as the problem.

Online therapy with licensed professionals, including therapists like Mark, offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support without geographic barriers.