Yi Ling Benson, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Yi Ling Benson

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Divorce Counseling

Relationship Struggles

Coping Mechanism Development

Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

EMDR

Brainspotting

Family Systems

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin)

Getting to know Yi Ling Benson

Hi there! My name is Rachel, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). I am originally from Hong Kong and speak multiple languages, including Cantonese and Mandarin. I effectively work with diverse individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, imposter syndrome, social anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem issues, and academic and employment challenges. I earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology from National University. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, Sand Tray and Sand Play Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, and Play Therapy with young children. I lean toward person-centered and integrated therapy, incorporating solution-focused therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Art and Music Therapy, and Mindfulness Practice. I have worked in various school districts with diverse populations and have hosted many workshops on time management, love languages, parenting, motivation and procrastination, imposter syndrome, art therapy, team building, and self-care. I enjoy working with individuals and their families through different life challenges. I passionately support single parents, young children, teenagers, young adults, college students (including international and adult re-entry students), and military families. My goal is to help you explore ideas and build coping skills so you can feel better about yourself and reach your highest potential. My communication style is calm, friendly, accommodating, and personable. I believe there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything. I have found that while we all share similar experiences, each person's story is unique. Since beginning my counseling journey, I have learned that every modality has its strengths and limitations; no single approach works for every situation.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Parenting Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. Proper

Education and training

National University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1811637531

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What practice does Yi Ling Benson work with?

Yi Ling Benson works with Rula Health - L.A. Proper.

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