Annie Lin

Hi there! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Diego, CA, and have been working as a social worker for a little over five years. I am an alum of UC San Diego for my Bachelor's degree in Public Health and CSU San Marcos for my Master of Social Work. I've worked with all ages, from elementary school students to adults, but I particularly enjoy working with college students and young professionals who are juggling life transitions, family and relationships, work/school, and the constantly changing world around us. I previously spent several years working at an university serving students from historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC and first-generation students.

As a social worker, there are several key tenants of my work with all my clients, including centering the values each individual client holds, taking a trauma-informed approach, and utilizing a holistic, big-picture approach to understanding all the complex layers of life that may be impacting your mental health. Life is oftentimes messy, and part of my role is helping you detangle that web, whether it's family concerns or school stress, and prep you with your own set of tools to enhance your overall well-being.

I integrate aspects of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), somatic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and narrative therapy into my work with clients. I tailor these techniques and skills to the individual needs and wishes of each client, since some approaches work better for some than others.

I try my best to create a warm, trauma-informed environment for each client where they can feel authentically themselves, without judgment. All feelings are welcome in session with me, from tears to dark humor. The aim of our work together is to build on the strengths and supports you already have and adding new tools to your toolkit of skills you can use to improve your well-being.