Hi there, I'm Bella!

I am trained both as a social worker and a clinical psychologist with extensive clinical experience treating individuals from all walks of life with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. To me, therapy is a kind of teamwork where the therapist and patient come together to tackle difficult issues together.

My focus

Young adults between 20 and 32 years of age. I have extensive clinical experience treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, cultural identity, acculturation, multi-generational conflicts, and early life trauma.

My approach

My approach to providing therapy is with warmth and directness. In my clinical practice, I employ solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and relational approaches.

My communication style

I create a safe space for individuals to talk about themselves while feeling understood, accepted, and listened to. Individuals feel that they gain more awareness and insight while learning tools to cope with difficulties and challenges in life.

My journey to mental healthcare

Being initially trained as a social worker, I have always been interested in working with people from all walks of life. As a clinical psychologist, I enjoy the one-on-one interaction with individuals on a more intimate and deeper level.

My goals for you

Teamwork approach, e.g., both parties have to agree on what the issues are. There will be a discussion about the expectation and duration of treatment.

Our first session

The first session will be an initial consultation. There will be some brief history taking, e.g., demographics, any previous treatment history, and experiences.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

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Focus populations

Cancer

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English, Cantonese, Chinese

Education

Doctor of Psychology (PSYD) Clinical Psychology from Wright Institute, a Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology from Wright Institute and a Master of Arts (MA) in Social Work from San Jose State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

870 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102

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Bella Yu