Mark Yeung, LCSW

Mark Yeung is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with humanistic and skills-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He writes in plain terms and aims to make therapy feel practical and straightforward for people who are unsure where to start.

He draws on 12 years of experience working with people facing grief, chronic illness, addiction, relationship challenges, and caregiver strain. His background includes work with medically ill and bereaved clients, and he brings a steady, empathetic presence to sessions. He focuses on helping people identify patterns, learn new skills, and try small, manageable changes.

Sessions often blend CBT techniques - like spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors - with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ideas about values and willingness. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and grounding when feelings feel intense. The approach is practical and chosen to match each person’s needs.

Mark emphasizes the relationship itself. He aims to be warm, direct, and collaborative, and he pays attention to how people actually live their day-to-day lives. Sessions are goal-oriented but flexible, so work can shift from short-term problem solving to longer-term exploration as needed.

He practices from Oregon and conducts sessions in English. People considering therapy can expect a clear conversation about goals, straightforward tools to practice between sessions, and a focus on real-life changes that matter to them.

How CBT and ACT translate to online sessions

Mark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and build practical routines that reduce symptoms. CBT sessions focus on clear steps you can practice between meetings to change how problems affect daily life.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed action even when difficult feelings show up. ACT is useful for coping with grief, chronic illness, and ongoing stress where avoidance has become a habit.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mark works collaboratively to choose methods that fit each person’s goals and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. Clients can expect a mix of skill practice, values-focused work, and problem solving chosen together.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video sessions let people use shared worksheets and practice skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick coaching, tracking practice, and ongoing support between scheduled meetings.