“You deserve a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
Meet Kathleen
Complex Trauma & Anxiety Therapist in Los Angeles
Kathleen Yi, ASW
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker
Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, ASW #140144
Supervised by Cheyenne Roberts, LCSW #94237
Maybe you have carried things for so long that you have stopped noticing the weight. You want to understand why you are the way you are, but you are not sure where to start. Your anxiety is loud, your relationships feel complicated, and you are tired of putting everyone else first. Maybe you feel lost in this stage of life, unsure of who you are or what you want. Underneath it all, you wish you could trust yourself, feel comfortable in your own skin, and finally unpack what you have been holding in for years.
I specialize in complex trauma and take a relational, trauma-informed approach to therapy. Together, we will explore how past experiences shape the way you see yourself, navigate relationships, and cope with difficult emotions. At your pace, we will work toward understanding these patterns, building healthier coping skills, and feeling more secure in yourself.
Whether you want to dive into your past or just know something needs to change, we can start wherever feels right. You deserve a space where you feel heard, respected, and supported. If you are curious about working together, I would love to hear from you whenever you are ready.
What I Treat
How I Can Help
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Specialties
- Complex Trauma
- Anxiety
- Identity & Self-Esteem
- Relationship Issues
- Stress & Burnout
- Life Transitions
Who I Work With
- Teens
- Young Adults
- Adults
- Individuals
- Couples
Background
Education, Registration & Approach
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Education & Registration
- Master of Social Work, University of Southern California, 2026
- Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker, State of California, ASW #140144
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) certification
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA
How I Work
- Trauma-informed and relational therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Psychodynamic and narrative therapy
- Mindfulness-based and person-centered approaches
Who I Work With
- College students and young adults
- Creatives
- Women, including Asian-identifying young adults
- People navigating cultural or identity-related concerns
Off the Clock
Beyond the Therapy Room
A speed round of a few of Kathleen's favorite things.
- Go-to coffee order
- A cold brew latte.
- Comfort rewatch
- New Girl.
- Current hobby
- I recently started running and I am surprisingly enjoying it.
- A small thing that brings me joy
- A good scented candle, bonus points if it is fall-themed.
- Dream vacation
- Solo travel to Switzerland.
- Meal I could eat forever
- Steak and pasta.
How It Works
Getting Started Is Simple
Free phone consultation
A 10 to 15 minute call, at no charge, to share what brings you in and ask whatever you need to ask.
Your first session
A chance to start telling your story, talk through your goals, and see whether we are the right fit for each other.
Ongoing work together
We set goals collaboratively and work at a pace that fits you, building tools for changes that last.
Get Started
Work with Kathleen
Reach out for a free consultation and we will find a time that works for you. Sessions are virtual, throughout Los Angeles and across California.