Yiyao Ding

Struggling in life and needing support is a part of being human. Let’s find ourselves some respite in this ever-changing world! As a Queer Asian Immigrant, I celebrate differences, courage, efforts, self-empowerment, and life beyond the norms. I have accumulated over 5000 clinical hours working with individuals, couples and families. I am trained in various evidence-based practices, such as EMDR, mindfulness, Ackerman Relational Approach for family, EFT, IFS, CBT, DBT and somatic approaches.

My therapy approach is relational, holistic, and supportively confrontational. I believe that you know yourself the best, and I will help you listen to and better understand yourself. I am here to collaborate with you on constructing a space where you feel comfortable connecting, intentionally choosing what works for you, and uncovering your genuine self with support. I have expertise in many areas, such as gender identity and sexuality, intimate relationship issues and ENM, childhood/attachment trauma, life transition stress, family dynamics, and interpersonal stress.

First, we will have a free 15-min consultation to see our fit. If we both find this therapeutic alliance feasible, we will move on to our first session, aka an intake, in which you will share your story, and we will discuss your goals and design a preliminary plan. In subsequent sessions, you will continue to bring in your story, your patience, your strengths (yes, you have lots of them!), and willingness to take some risks. I will help you unpack thoughts/emotions/sensations, deepen self-insights, practice skills, and find solutions through trials and errors. Through our collaboration, I am confident that we can find pathways to a better life.