Yung-Mei Leong, Psychologist - Therapist in Maryland

Evidence-based focus
Practical coping skills
Compassionate guidance

About Yung-Mei

Yung-Mei Leong is a psychologist based in Maryland who helps people manage anxiety, stress, and mood difficulties. She focuses on practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Parents reading on a phone will find short, clear explanations and a calm tone.

With eight years providing psychotherapy, she draws on work across several settings. She often helps people who struggle with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety. She also supports those facing life changes, relationship shifts like divorce, and challenges related to immigration or end-of-life situations.

Her approach centers on cognitive behavioral methods that look at thoughts and beliefs that keep problems going. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing specific strategies to change behavior and ease symptoms. The goal is to help people build skills they can use between appointments.

She emphasizes self-compassion and practical tools rather than only talking about problems. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what is useful right now. People can expect step-by-step ideas for coping with overwhelming moments and for reducing avoidance or compulsive behaviors.

Yung-Mei invites people to take the first step when they are ready. She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence while helping clients set achievable goals. If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a time.

How cognitive methods and online care can help

Yung-Mei often uses cognitive behavioral techniques that focus on identifying thoughts and beliefs that keep problems in place. This approach breaks things down into concrete steps - notice the thought, test whether it is true, and try a different response - which can help with panic symptoms, obsessive thinking, and social fears. She also emphasizes behavioral strategies that change what people do when they feel anxious. These might include gradual exposure to feared situations, practicing relaxation or breathing approaches during high-anxiety moments, and building routines that reduce compulsive behaviors. Such techniques aim to increase confidence and reduce avoidance. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their symptoms, goals, and daily life. Together they adjust strategies over time based on what helps and what feels manageable. Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and keep ongoing momentum between visits. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed or full sessions when there is more to cover.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureDivorce and separationGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks PhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPregnancy and childbirth Social anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, phobias, and difficulties with self-esteem and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a straightforward, practical style focused on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing skills to change behavior. Sessions tend to emphasize short-term, useful strategies and self-compassion.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of direct psychotherapy experience alongside broader professional work over two decades.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Psychologist licensed in Maryland and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.