Yan Ling Ruan (She/her)

LMHC
Accepting Clients

Yan Ling is a licensed mental health counselor with over a decade of experience, specializing in Asian Americans mental health.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

If you're feeling anxious, isolated, sad or uncertain, it is important to know that you are not alone. Life’s challenges—whether related to anxiety, relationships, career stress, or personal transitions—can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate them by yourself. With over a decade of experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, I specialize in supporting Asian Americans in navigating these difficulties.

My Background and Approach

By working together, we will help you better understand how your past and present influence your thoughts and behaviors; we will tap into your strengths and help you build copings skills to better manage life’s challenges. I will support you to feel more fulfilled in your personal life and relationships.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My path to becoming a mental health counselor has been deeply influenced by my immigrant experience. Experiencing and witnessing the struggles of my immigrant family and friends made me want to help others face similar difficulties. While I observed those challenges, I was equally fascinated by the resilience of individuals to heal and improve despite adversity. This inspired me to become a therapist so I can support others in building and using that resilience to overcome emotional or external challenges. Becoming a therapist has been a journey of personal healing and reflection for me, and I hope to use my skills to lessen emotional pain and promote well-being for those in need.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Relationship Issues Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 19 years of practice
  • Languages: 中文 (广东话), 中文 (普通话)
  • Rate: $80 - 120/session

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