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Meet Dr. MJ Yang
I’m so glad you’re here. This page offers a glimpse into who I am—both as a psychologist and as a person. My clinical work has been shaped by personal and professional journeys across continents. Whether you’re seeking understanding, connection, or inspiration, I hope my story resonates with you. Let’s take this step together.
My first clinically relevant experience was in 2003, when I worked as a paraprofessional counselor for youth at Teacher Chang, the largest and most reputable community counseling center in Taiwan. This experience confirmed my calling to become a healer and deepened my commitment to supporting others through clinical work.
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I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from National Taiwan University (NTU), graduating magna cum laude in both programs. As part of my master’s training, I completed internships in the Adult and Child divisions of the Department of Psychiatry at National Taiwan University Hospital.
In 2009, I became a licensed clinical psychologist in Taiwan and began working full-time as a clinician and later as a supervisor at Clinical Psychology Center at National Taiwan University Hospital. Over six years of clinical practice, I deepened my expertise and cultivated a desire to integrate my experiences through further training.
This led me to the United States, where I pursued a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D) at John F. Kennedy University in the San Francisco Bay Area. During my doctoral training, I gained diverse clinical experience in settings such as elementary and high schools, community mental health centers, primary care clinics, pediatric clinics, child development centers, and hospitals.
I completed my pre-doctoral internship at the Psychiatry Department and Kalmanovitz Child Development Center at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, followed by a postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department in Santa Clara.
In 2021, after obtaining my license in California, I fulfilled my American dream by opening my own practice. It has been my honor to support the community I care deeply about, helping clients navigate challenges and build meaningful lives.
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As an immigrant, a psychologist trained and experienced in both East and West, a mother in a multicultural household, and an entrepreneur who values freedom and independence to pursue my dreams, I have devoted my practice to supporting immigrants, international mothers, and entrepreneurs.
My Approach
Dealing with challenges in life is never easy; nor is deciding to seek professional support with a therapist. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe and supportive space for you to heal and grow. I am looking forward to working with you together to increase awareness, explore your strengths/identities, and develop new ways to live your life to its fullest potential.
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Witnessing my clients to better connect to themselves, their loved ones, and grow new potential is the most fulfilling part of my work. My approach is integrative, evidence/strength-based with an emphasis on relational, Jungian psychology principles, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)/Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) skills. Based on your needs and interests, we can work on coping strategies (i.e., anxiety/stress management, interpersonal social skills...) using CBT/DBT skills to improve your everyday function. I also love working with your archetypal materials (dream, images, complexes, synchronicities...) using Jungian concepts to facilitate the process of individuation for personal growth.
I diligently follow the practitioner-scholar model with a scientific mind in my practice. I continuously augment my skills with advanced trainings and integrate state-of-the-art evidence-based research and theories to conceptualize my clinical work as well as present my work in various conferences. In addition, I also enjoy training next generation of budding psychologist students and participate in community based outreach programs.
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