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Dr. Timothy Yen, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Anger management Depression
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About me

As your therapist, I value my relationship with you. Before we have a chance to meet or if you want to have a better understanding of who I am, I have included some personal information about myself so you can get to know me better. Having an open and trusting relationship is very important in making the most of our time together and getting the support you need.

I currently work at Kaiser Permanente in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2014 and believe in the impact of therapy both brief and long-term. I am passionate about empowering others, helping increase clarity into difficult situations, providing practical resources and recommendations, and ultimately helping people create meaningful lives and relationships. I completed my doctorate in clinical psychology at Azusa Pacific University in 2014 with an emphasis in family psychology and consultation. Prior to college, I enlisted in the US Army as a mental health specialist for over 8 years. My theoretical orientation is primarily family systems theory and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) but often incorporate other theories and skills (e.g., positive psychology, psychodynamic, DBT, ACT, etc.) for a more integrated and holistic treatment. I believe in evidenced based practices and the importance of identifying issues and treatment goals early on in the session. I work primarily through messaging which I believe gives the most value in respect to time. Due to my California license, I can only counsel people who reside in California or outside of the United States. On a more personal note, I enjoy playing music (e.g., piano, guitar), looking and maintaining aquariums, trying new ethnic foods, traveling, hiking, playing volleyball, and watching movies and animation. I look forward to meeting you and coming along side you to create a life worth living!

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Family conflicts Anger management Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties

Services offered

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Messaging

License information

CA Psychologist PSY27745

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Timothy Yen. 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.

I really appreciate the practical advice & biblical perspective that Dr. Yen offers. He provides great tools & is extremely open to feedback. I trust that his knowledge & expertise are sound, but more importantly I have confidence that he is spirit-lead which is incredibly important & why I signed up for Faithful Counseling to begin with!

Written on Jun 13, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks

Dr. Yen has been incredibly helpful and an encouragement in my journey. I had an incredible experience with the amount of time he put into helping me. Dr. Yen is very knowledgable and also helped me a ton with encouraging me in my own spiritual journey as well. Always prompts to respond, and is thorough in his responses. This was my first experience with therapy and I would encourage anyone who is questioning if it's something for them to just give it a try because it's something I will forever cherish. I highly recommend Dr. Yen.

Written on Apr 05, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Dr. Yen has been incredible. This is the first time I’ve ever done anything like this, and my experience with him made me comfortable to talk. He is very thorough in his responses and is so honest and empathetic. He identifies everything I’m going through, he is very detailed in his explanations and he provides both practical and spiritual guidance on how to overcome these obstacles. I really enjoyed my counseling from Dr. Yen!

Written on Jan 25, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 3 weeks

Dr. Yen has been wonderful at checking in and going over my concerns in detail, it seems, to better understand them.

Written on Jan 17, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, intimacy-related, and self esteem

It's been great help for me to work with Dr. Yen. He is very patient and professional. My anxiety level has dropped significantly after only one month's counseling with him. Can't express how thankful I am to Dr. Yen.

Written on Jan 15, 2018 after therapy with Timothy for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, sleeping, parenting, self esteem, and bipolar

Dr. Yen responds in full detail. His counseling responses are relevant and he gives you real coping techniques... they are cognitive tools, not just breathing/count to ten and be positive generic advice. I have really bad depression and anxiety, and since speaking with Dr. Yen I've been able to compartmentalize, focus on things I can change, and make it through some very difficult times.

Written on Dec 22, 2017 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks