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Louise Yee

Therapist · New York

Louise Yee

LCSW

LCSW - stress and life purpose support

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Experience
30 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Life purpose questions
  • Trauma and relationships

About Louise

Louise Yee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 30 years of professional experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.

Her way of working centers on listening and adapting conversations to what each person brings. Sessions tend to focus on identifying what feels most pressing, naming patterns, and trying different ways of responding so daily life becomes easier to manage. She pays attention to motivation and confidence when those are barriers to change.

Clients can expect practical discussion about relationships and workplace strains alongside attention to past trauma when it affects current life. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques appropriate to the issue rather than a single fixed method. Progress is discussed in straightforward terms, with adjustments made as needed.

Over three decades of practice have included varied clinical settings and many kinds of presenting concerns. That breadth gives her a range of strategies to suggest when someone feels stuck or unsure what to do next. She works in English and accepts international clients.

To begin, prospective clients follow the platform steps to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

License and NPI on record

LCSW
New York · 076449

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches are used online

Brief descriptions of evidence-based techniques can help explain what happens in sessions. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in daily life to reduce anxiety and improve mood. They are often used for stress, social anxiety, and low mood. Trauma-informed methods pay attention to how past harm affects current feelings and relationships, using paced work to reduce overwhelming reactions and improve coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the person rather than applying a single method across cases.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins between major life events. Some formats, like shorter phone sessions, can be useful when bandwidth or attention is limited, while video sessions let the therapist observe nonverbal cues. Ask about the current session types when scheduling so arrangements match daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Additional focuses include workplace issues, loneliness, guilt and questions about life purpose.

How does she approach feeling stuck or unmotivated?

She listens for what is getting in the way and uses practical strategies to build motivation and confidence. Conversations aim to identify small changes that can alter daily patterns.

What is her experience in practice?

She has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That history has exposed her to a wide range of problems and coping approaches.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is listed as based in New York.

In which languages can I work with her?

Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.

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