I am here to provide the mental health support you need. As a Chinese American male who immigrated to the United States from Hong Kong during my adolescence, I have a deep understanding of the challenges that diverse youth and adults face in their personal growth and well-being journeys.

Life can be challenging at any age, but you don't have to face it alone. I am dedicated to offering you a therapy experience that fosters connection, comfort, and a sense of value, so you can trust our sessions. My approach is rooted in building strong emotional bonds and establishing harmony to create a therapeutic alliance that leads to positive, long-lasting, and meaningful changes in your life. I recognize that our cultural backgrounds influence many stresses, anxiety, and depression. I am eager to help you explore your struggles by delving into topics such as childhood experiences, ethnicity/race, immigration status, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity, as these factors may contribute to your current challenges and shape your self-perception and worldview.

As a father of three children, I understand the difficulties of communication and guiding them through their educational and career journeys. Nowadays, gadget addiction among children has become a serious concern. Effective communication with our children can significantly impact their mental health and academic achievements. Drawing from my professional background as a school psychologist, I can offer valuable support to you and your children in developing effective strategies to overcome challenges. Working with me, you can expect a professional and friendly approach that puts your needs first.

Specialties:

• At-risk school-aged youth

• Working professionals

• Depression

• Anxiety

• ADHD

• Executive functioning

• Autism Spectrum Disorder/Neurodiversity

• Disruptive behavioral problems

• Children psychopathology

• Psychological Assessments

  Issues:

• Academic stressors

• Work-related stressors

• Trauma-related issues

• Anger management/Children's disruptive behavioral issues

• Coping and emotional regulation strategies

• Gadget addiction in children

• Family communication
  

  Treatment Approaches:

• Multicultural Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing

• Solution Focused Therapy

• Addiction counseling

• Career counseling
  

Certifications and Other Training:

• Certificate in Neuropsychotherapy from Mind Works Professional Education, Inc.

• PCIT for Traumatized Children from UC Davis, Child and Adolescent Abuse Resource and Evaluation Diagnostic and Treatment Center

• CogMed Training Coach

• Pupil Personnel Services in School Psychology

• Bounce Back Provider Training

• Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS)

• Certificate of Achievement in Psychological First Aid

Professional Background:
Ryan Yam, Psy.D., LEP, NPT-C (PSB 94026536) is a registered psychological associate with the California Board of Psychology, operating under the direct supervision of Dr. Timothy Yen (PSY 27745). Ryan is also a Licensed Educational Psychologist (Lic: 4497) from the Board of Behavioral Sciences. He holds a Doctorate of Psychology with a specialization in Educational Psychology from Alliant International University. Throughout his career, Ryan has been dedicated to serving diverse youth and families in educational and clinical settings, addressing their mental health needs with compassion and expertise. Ryan's unique skill set includes providing crucial support to clients with callous-unemotional (CU) traits and those who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). By understanding and addressing their specific challenges, he can effectively meet the educational and mental health requirements of diverse youth and families.