Yawen Ning, LMSW, LCSW

Yawen Ning is a licensed social worker practicing in Michigan and New Jersey with seven years of clinical experience. She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), credentials that reflect advanced training in social work and clinical practice. Yawen focuses on supporting people facing stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem, and confidence building.

Her approach recognizes that each person is the expert on their own life; she centers clients strengths and lived experience when exploring change. Yawen aims to create a collaborative space where clients can examine patterns, build practical skills, and move toward goals at a pace that feels manageable. She acknowledges that seeking help is a courageous step and emphasizes empowerment and support throughout the therapeutic process.

Yawen is committed to helping individuals navigate complex issues such as attachment and family of origin dynamics, body image and sexual concerns, and identity-related matters. She provides care in English and Mandarin and practices from Michigan, bringing a respectful and affirming stance to work with diverse backgrounds and relationship styles.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Yawen uses evidence-based techniques that are practical and skills-focused. One approach emphasizes skill-building for managing stress and anxiety, teaching tools to identify and shift unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior so clients can feel more capable in daily life. Another approach is trauma-informed work, which supports people who have experienced abuse or traumatic events by promoting stabilization, processing, and pacing that honors each person’s readiness. A third focus addresses attachment and relationship dynamics, helping clients understand how early patterns influence current relationships and develop healthier communication and connection.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Yawen collaborates with each client to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and together they adjust methods to best support progress and comfort.

Online therapy with Yawen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and reduces barriers related to location or time. These options allow clients to engage in consistent care from home or wherever they are most comfortable, while working with a licensed professional to address symptoms, relationships, and life transitions.