Dr. Caroliina Ying

Want to communicate more assertively? Set healthier boundaries? Process re-triggered trauma that you thought was in the past? Adjust better to big life transitions? Incorporate faith & spirituality in our work? As a psychologist, I am passionate about helping adults 18+ understand themselves at a deeper level, identify what's holding them back, and then take practical steps towards change. As someone who has relocated many times in my life and as a child of immigrant parents, I've been personally shaped by multicultural influences and value understanding how different aspects of culture also shape you.

You'll find that therapy with me is a collaborative process where you are an active participant in gaining insight about yourself, deciding your goals, and moving towards positive change. I bring a warm, empowering, and validating approach, and I also ask intentional questions and share insights of my own. I try to understand each client holistically, which includes your cultural context and other things that you consider an important part of who you are.

In our first session, I am more directive, meaning I ask many questions to understand your background, current concerns, and how these concerns are impacting your life. I also will invite you to collaborate in identifying your goals for therapy and some next steps you can take. In future sessions, I may not always be as directive and will often invite you to share your desired focus for the session. My hope is that therapy will help you both self-reflect and apply what you've learned.