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Entry 021838Florida / United States

Yanlin Tso

Yanlin Tso, LCSW

Florida 9 years in practice

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LCSW - Stress and LGBT concerns

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  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Client-Centered methods
  • Mindfulness and somatics

About Yanlin

Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience, Yanlin Tso focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, career questions, addictions, relationships, trauma and grief. Yanlin practices a strengths-based approach and centers clients' own goals and values in sessions. Sessions are offered in English and Yanlin accepts international clients.

Yanlin invites people who feel misunderstood or who want clearer self-acceptance. They emphasize building a trusting therapeutic relationship first. That relationship is used to identify existing skills and supports the client already has. Sessions aim to boost coping and self-knowledge rather than impose a fixed plan.

Their work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and somatic practices. Yanlin uses these approaches to help people notice thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and try concrete skills. They pay attention to how the body and emotions connect during stress or trauma.

Yanlin also focuses on issues that can sit alongside mental health concerns, such as chronic pain, disability, and multicultural stressors. They name specific areas like gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, BDSM and kink culture, and neurodivergent concerns as topics they address. The emphasis is on practical coping, clearer communication, and task-focused steps toward the client's goals.

Clients who prefer a collaborative, strengths-oriented process may find Yanlin's style fits their needs. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used before the first session. Fees vary by location and use a cancelable subscription model.

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How Yanlin’s approaches translate to remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the therapeutic relationship and on reflecting the client's perspective to clarify goals and decisions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment noticing.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Yanlin treats approach selection as collaborative and will discuss which methods fit the client's goals, values, and everyday life. Plans can shift as needs change, with regular check-ins about what is helping.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional remotely can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. Remote sessions can allow shorter check-ins, daytime appointments that fit work breaks, or alternatives if video is difficult, while still focusing on values, coping skills, and body-based noticing when useful.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Yanlin address?

Yanlin works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and grief, plus LGBT related topics and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapist's approach and style?

They use a strengths-based, client-centered style that includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and somatic techniques to build practical coping skills.

How much clinical experience does Yanlin have?

Yanlin has nine years of experience working in diverse settings with adults facing a range of life and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

They are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practice from that state.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Yanlin Tso

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