Yung-Mei Leong , MD

Yung-Mei Leong is a caring, empathic psychologist licensed in Maryland who brings eight years of direct psychotherapy experience to her practice. She holds an MD, which is a Doctor of Medicine, and blends medical training with a psychological focus to support clients facing emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her clinical work centers on anxiety - including obsessive compulsive symptoms - depression, and difficulties with emotional or behavioral regulation that can interfere with relationships and career progress. She also helps people navigate major life transitions and stressors by offering practical coping strategies, cultivating self-compassion, and helping clients gain perspective when circumstances feel overwhelming.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings honestly. Her primary therapeutic orientation is cognitive behavioral in nature, which means she works with clients to identify unhelpful thoughts and beliefs and then develops targeted strategies to change patterns that limit well-being. That approach aims to empower individuals to build more fulfilling, authentic lives.

Yung-Mei frames the first step toward change as a courageous act and positions herself as a supportive guide through the process of growth and healing.

Evidence-Based Care and Online Convenience

Yung-Mei Leong uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - an approach that is useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and difficulties with emotional regulation. She also emphasizes practical, skills-based coping strategies that help clients manage stress, navigate life changes, and build healthier relationship patterns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so that therapy remains practical and client-centered.

Online therapy with Yung-Mei offers multiple ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access support from licensed professionals and therapists while balancing work, family, and other commitments, allowing clients to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from their chosen location.