Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Ying Kam, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and addiction concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 73890
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English, Mandarin, Cantonese
- Location
- California
These details come from information Ying supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions
- Depression
- Parenting stress
About Ying
Ying Kam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage depression, anxiety, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, parenting stress, relationship strain, and trauma-related problems. She also supports people dealing with sleep and eating issues, anger, career stress, and intimacy-related concerns.
She has worked in a range of settings, including outpatient clinics, hospitals, community programs, in-home services, and schools. That variety means she has seen problems as they show up in daily life and in different systems around the person. Her background includes supporting people with severe mental health issues as well as those facing situational stressors.
In sessions she uses common, evidence-based practices to look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Work often focuses on concrete steps - for example, habits to improve sleep, strategies to reduce substance use, or ways to manage intense emotions. Sessions can include exploring motivation for change and planning practical next steps.
Language options include English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Ying emphasizes a direct counseling style that balances listening with clear guidance. She aims to help people resolve ambivalence and build steady day-to-day skills that fit their life and goals.
To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Because sessions are offered through a subscription model, the subscription can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT work usually focuses on practical exercises, sleep and routine changes, and breaking cycles that worsen mood or anxiety.She also draws on motivational interviewing techniques to address ambivalence about change. This approach helps people weigh pros and cons, strengthen their own reasons for change, and build momentum for concrete steps like reducing substance use or improving self-care.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options in early sessions and tailor the approach based on each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps prioritize what to try first and how to measure progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, let people check in from different locations, and reduce travel time. Some formats can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is most helpful.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar mood issues, addictions, grief, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, anger, career stress, and intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and directive while also listening closely. She uses common evidence-based techniques to set goals, build skills, and address motivation for change.
How long has she practiced?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working in outpatient clinics, inpatient hospitals, community programs, in-home services, and school settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted; please confirm any regional considerations during the intake process.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers