- Anxiety and OCD
- Coping with change
- Guilt and shame
About Yung-Mei
Yung-Mei Leong is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland with eight years of direct psychotherapy experience. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Guilt and shame are also listed among her focus areas.
She aims for clear, practical conversations about what is getting in the way. Sessions tend to look at specific thoughts and beliefs that keep difficult feelings going. From there she and the person sketch out small changes to try and simple coping strategies to use between meetings.
Her described approach is cognitive behavioral, which means identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting. That approach is often used for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic, and low mood. It also supports people working through relationship strain, separation, or the aftermath of big life transitions.
She notes experience across a range of concerns including OCD symptoms, panic attacks, phobias, compulsive behaviors like trichotillomania, and issues tied to cultural or immigration stress. The profile lists work related to alternative sex cultures, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and pregnancy and childbirth.
Language of care is English and practice location is Maryland. Practical matters such as session cost and scheduling use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How cognitive behavioral work translates to online sessions
People who use cognitive behavioral techniques look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. One practical element is identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternatives in day-to-day situations. This can help with anxiety, panic symptoms, and compulsive behaviors by making small, measurable changes to reactions and routines.Another common technique is behavioral experimentation and exposure in gradual steps. That involves planning small steps to face feared situations or urges and noticing what changes over time. This approach is often used for phobias, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, and panic attacks.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. The focus is on practical steps that can be used between sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and homework for remote work so the therapy can fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. The profile also lists guilt and shame among additional focus areas.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her approach is described as cognitive behavioral, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. That method aims to reduce the power of shame and guilt by changing thought patterns and behaviors.
What is her clinical experience?
She has eight years of psychotherapy experience. The biography also notes broader professional experience across varied settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland. The practice location is Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.