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Yang Yang

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Yang

As a licensed therapist, I commit to creating an inclusive environment, affirming, and safe for my clients, especially those who have been historically excluded. Whether it’s life challenges and transitions, coming to terms with your identity, or concerns about your personal, familial, or professional relationships, I am here to assist and guide you through this process. I provide virtual therapy appointments, so you can get support from the comfort of your own home. Together, we can work towards your goals and create a happier, more fulfilling life. Remember, you're not alone — I'm here for you.

Together, we can work towards your goals and create a happier, more fulfilling life.

Communication Style

  • Empowering
  • Direct
  • Affirming

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Wisconsin and California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy cooking, running, and trying new restaurants.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#114948 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, Long Beach EdD - Education Leadership, California State University, Los Angeles

Yang Yang, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #114948 (exp April 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Yang Yang accepts Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Yang Yang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Yang is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and California, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Yang’s California license number is 114948, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Yang Yang has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Yang’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Long Beach; EdD - Education Leadership, California State University, Los Angeles. Over that time, Yang has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+.

Yang Yang works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Immigration, and LGBTQ+. These are the areas where Yang spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Yang is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Yang Yang draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Yang’s style is empowering, direct, and affirming. In Yang’s words: “Together, we can work towards your goals and create a happier, more fulfilling life.”

Yang Yang (he/him) offers therapy in English. Yang identifies as Southeast Asian. Yang provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Yang Yang offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Yang is licensed in Wisconsin and California, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Yang Yang is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Yang will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Yang’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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