Do you often feel misunderstood? Or like you have been seeking someone who can really help you understand and accept yourself? Or understand your differences?
I work with people regardless of ability, gender identity, race, sexual orientation and gender identity. I am committed to offering culturally conscious therapy, overcoming bias and stigma with a healing justice framework. In addition, I use a strengths based approach to build upon skills clients already have to strengthen coping and self acceptance.
Welcome and congratulations on your commitment to health and healing! No matter what leads you to counseling, there is always hope for a better day. Sometimes finding the right therapist is difficult. I'm Yanlin and I'm looking forward to meeting you! To tell you a little about myself, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I received my Master's in Social Work at Florida State University and since then I have worked with diverse people for 6 years in a variety of settings. Congratulations for taking the first step! Starting with a new therapist can be uncomfortable, but is well worth the time and energy when you find the right fit. Let me tell you a little about my approach to help you make your decision.
First my goal is to build a supportive relationship, which must include safety, trust and acceptance. I believe that therapy must center on you, your strengths and how you define your own needs. I use a strengths based approach to help you recognize your own resources and supports available to help you achieve your goals. I also like to acknowledge the incredible challenges we face in our world today. Our lives are changing so quickly that it can be difficult to know what the future may hold. I am happy to help you stay resourced and grounded to find the path and coping skills that work best for you.
My experience includes working with adults who may be facing discrimination,, life changes, relationship issues, LGBT related concerns or neurodivergent concerns. My approaches include person centered therapy, ACT, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Approaches. In therapy, I always ask how we can build on the strengths to adapt to the circumstances at hand, while identifying barriers that keep you from achieving your goals.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Yanlin Tso. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Yan Lin is incredibly kind and understanding.
Written on May 10, 2022 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Thank you Yan Lin for being available.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Yanlin for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, anger management, and coaching
Sarah is an amazing therapist who has helped me with so much. She deserves a raise.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Yanlin for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Im happy with working with Sarah she listens to my needs and concerns
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 1 year and 3 months
She always is there and gives me great advice
Written on Nov 19, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, anger management, and coping with life changes
Sarah has truly helped me address some major concerns with regards to my anxiety, depression, and self-confidence. Sarah listens with an attentive ear and enabled me to see the best path forward to face my insecurities in a meaningful way. Her calm and open manner reflects her compassion to support my concerns with a realistic mindset. I am thankful that I was able to find such a wonderful and professional therapist. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone who truly wants to work to address their issues in a honest manner.
Written on Sep 08, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
Sarah was an excellent and adaptable therapist. I have worked with others on BetterHelp and felt she did an excellent job at offering support, and explaining thoughts and feelings I was trying to express but could not comfortably put into words. Our counsellor-patient relationship stayed professional but she was not afraid to be friendly and talk about normal subjects when I wasn’t ready to talk about personal issues during our sessions. We worked through specific goals in healing we discussed periodically during the months spent together and I feel much more confident in my ability to take care of myself and my trauma as a result of her guidance and the work done between sessions. Very grateful to have worked with Sarah, she was an excellent fit.
Written on Aug 25, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Sarah has been very helpful helping me discover the triggers and lack of boundaries that were troubling me. She has provided consistent understanding and care with multiple suggestions for resources and self care.
Written on Aug 13, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Sarah has helped me talk through things that are uncomfortable for me to face as well as given me coping mechanisms for my anxiety. She’s awesome.
Written on Jul 28, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I was only a patient of Sarah's for a short period of time. From the very first session, she helped me understand my most recent trauma as well as provided me with grounding exercises that I'll likely be using for the rest of my life! If it wasn't for me moving, I would've stayed with Sarah, but due to licensing I was not able to continue being her client. If you are able to have her as a counselor, you are lucky!
Written on May 06, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Sarah is a wonderfully patient, compassionate, and thoughtful counselor. I love her approach on mindfulness and non-judgment. She gives a warm presence that allowed me to open up and thoughtful nudges that made me curious about new, compassionate ways to approach my own healing. I highly, highly recommend Sarah as a counselor if you're looking for someone to give you the space to be authentic.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Sarah is patient, thoughtful and generous with her knowledge. I have felt supported and encouraged in making progress toward my coals, and her kindness and candor gently pushed me forward. I'm grateful to have been connected with her through Betterhelp.
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coaching
Sarah is very easy to talk to. If I had more time I’d say more. But she’s been lovely.
Written on Apr 07, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Sarah is a fantastic counselor. I am both grateful for her and my experience with Betterhelp. As a gay man, I have felt safe, seen, heard, and supported. I would highly recommend Sarah as a counselor. She has helped me get my YASS back;)
Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 7 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
she’s friendly and professional
Written on Jan 07, 2021 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Very nice and heartwarming person that calmed me down and gave good advice.
Written on Nov 30, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Sarah is so patient and kind. I feel like she understands my every day struggles in a way that makes her a such good sounding board. I can’t recommend her enough.
Written on Nov 19, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 months
Sarah is a great therapist. I fully recommend her services.
Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Sarah is amazing and offers a very intelligent, unbiased perspective. She's helped me cope with several traumas related to my sister's death. I highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Oct 31, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, and self esteem
Sarah has been my counselor for 3 months. She helped me navigate a difficult transitionary period which was greatly aided by her counseling. She is receptive to understanding my problems and addresses them in past, present, and future contexts. I understand myself better and am able to identify realistic and healthy objectives to pursue. Personally, she is warm, intelligent, and easy to confide it. I recommend Sarah!
Written on Oct 07, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kind, responsive - Sarah helps me work on my goals and suggests helpful tools to work with. From meditations to worksheets, to book suggestions, I enjoy this type of "homework".
Written on Sep 19, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
My health has gotten in the way of our video session which had to be rescheduled due to being in the ER. Sarah was so understanding and supportive which has helped tremendously.
Written on Sep 01, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks
Sarah is a very kind person who truly puts you first. She cares and checks up on her clients to make sure they’re well, also shes a great listener and it’s always a pleasure when I get a chance to talk with her and listen to her advice. She truly knows what she’s talking about
Written on Aug 13, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Sarah is a very kind and understanding counselor. She listens to what you say with the intent on helping you feel validated while also providing you with helpful advice. She also works to help you better understand yourself, which has been the most helpful part of our sessions for me.
Written on Aug 10, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks
very kind and welcoming! Would recommend :)
Written on Aug 09, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Sarah has helped me with so much in such a short amount of time. It's not easy but I feel better and better everyday!
Written on Jun 18, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks
Sarah has been incredibly insightful and caring, prompt with her replies to my messages and it really shows how much thought she puts into the responses. She relates and empathizes with my concerns and I feel very supported for it! Thank you Sarah!
Written on Jun 16, 2020 after therapy with Yanlin for 2 weeks
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