YJ Carson, LCSW
(she/they)
Preferred Name: YJ
About Me
I provide telehealth psychotherapy services using EMDR integrated with tools the following therapeutic modalities: Postmodern multicultural and feminist therapy, Psychodrama, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Art therapy, Attachment based therapy, Behavioral activation, Brainspotting, CBT, Compassion focused therapy, DBT, Eclectic therapy, Expressive arts, Family Systems, Grief therapy, Humanistic therapy, Internal Family Systems, Meditation / mindfulness, Motivational interviewing, Narrative therapy, Person-centered therapy, Positive psychology, Psychodynamic therapy, Solution focused therapy, Somatic therapy, Strength based therapy, Supportive therapy, and Trauma-focused therapy
Education & Experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CA #87155) with a Master of Social Work and over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy across child welfare, transitional age youth, private practice, and community mental health. My clinical orientation integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDRIA Certified), Internal Family Systems, DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed practices, with a strong emphasis on memory reconsolidation and healing from complex trauma. I have supported diverse populations impacted by systemic oppression, marginalization, and co-occurring disorders, including transitional age youth, first responders, and substance-impacted communities. At In community-based settings and private practice, I have delivered compassionate, evidence-based care that helps clients transform their relationships to trauma and reclaim agency. My approach is rooted in cultural humility, lifelong learning, and a commitment to fostering deep healing and resilience.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Performance Enhancement
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- First Responders
- Group
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Kaiser Permanente
- Magellan Health
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
Quest Behavioral Health, Oxford (Optum), Carelon Behavioral Health, Brighton, Cedars Sinai, Curative, Decent, Every Health, Lucet, Optum, Sidecar Health, Tricare West
