Ying ZHANG
Psychiatry & Psychology
Message
I hope that within a therapeutic relationship characterized by sincere understanding and acceptance, clients can gradually enhance their ability to cope with academic, work, life, and interpersonal stress, and face challenges in a more flexible and balanced way.
Professional Specialties
- Licensed Psychologist in the State of California, USA, with over 8 years of professional experience.
- Specializes in psychodynamic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and trauma-informed care.
- Dedicated to promoting mental health and resilience through evidence-based interventions.
- Primary areas of focus:
- Mood Disorders (Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder)
- Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD, Adjustment Disorders)
- Addiction Issues (Alcohol/Substance Use Disorders, Internet Addiction)
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD)
- Psychological Testing and Assessment (Cognitive, Personality, and Emotional Functioning)
Education Background
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, The Wright Institute, USA
- Master’s in Counseling Psychology, The Wright Institute, USA
Major Clinical Psychology Experience
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology, Sonoma Recovery Services (Member of National Addiction Treatment, CARF accredited), USA
- Full-time Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology, RAMS – Richmond Area Multi-Services (APA accredited national training center for Asian American psychology), USA
- Community mental health services and K-12 school district mental health projects in California, USA
Personal Honors and Professional Memberships
- Member of the American Psychological Association (APA)
- Member of APA Division 39 – Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology