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- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ related issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Yawen
LCSW, licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey, and LMSW, licensed master social worker in Michigan, with seven years of clinical experience. Yawen Ning helps people facing stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem challenges. She communicates in English and Mandarin.
Yawen focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. She treats relationship difficulties and communication struggles by examining interaction patterns and testing small changes. For trauma and post-traumatic stress she supports clients in naming experiences and building coping skills at a manageable pace.
She also addresses sexual concerns and identity-related issues, including gender dysphoria, kink and alternative sex culture questions, polyamory and non-monogamous arrangements, and difficulties with sexual function or desire. Body image, self-love, guilt, and shame are explored in concrete ways that connect feelings to everyday choices.
Yawen draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She works collaboratively, treating clients as experts on their own lives while offering structure and practical tools. Her approach emphasizes small, testable steps rather than long lectures.
Clients who are navigating immigration-related stress, family of origin issues, or life-purpose questions will find focused, skills-oriented sessions. The therapy model supports talking through problems, experimenting with new responses, and tracking progress over time.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in remote work
Yawen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and observable change. One common approach she draws on targets unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches ways to test and shift those thoughts in daily life. This method helps with anxiety, stress, and self-critical thinking by breaking problems into manageable steps.She also uses skills-based strategies for trauma and post-traumatic stress that emphasize grounding, pacing, and building coping behaviors. These strategies aim to reduce distressing symptoms and increase day-to-day functioning without overwhelming the person.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and reactions to different techniques, then adjust methods to fit preferences and progress. Clients are involved in choosing which strategies to try and how to measure change.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography did not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care from different locations within the therapist's practice region. Licensed professionals generally help clients decide which session pattern fits daily life and goals.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Michigan
Languages
English, Mandarin
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT related issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Additional focus areas include sexual issues, body image, and immigration-related stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skill building, and testing changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes supporting people with trauma, relationship difficulties, and identity-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMSW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Michigan and New Jersey. Her practice is based in Michigan.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are determined by the subscription plan and location.
How do I begin working together?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before the first meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.