Yatong Wen , AASW

Yatong Wen is an accredited social worker (AASW) and a certified psychedelic-assisted therapist with over four years of clinical experience working in community mental health settings. He focuses on supporting neurodivergent people, particularly those living with ADHD, and draws on his own lived experience to build practical, empathetic connections with clients who often feel out of sync with their surroundings.

Clinically, Yatong integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with trauma-informed and person-centered principles to tailor care to each person’s needs. He has undertaken formal training across a range of therapeutic approaches, as well as in suicide prevention, crisis response, and recovery-oriented mental health practice, and has supported people through acute distress, identity confusion, and long-standing emotional pain.

As a certified psychedelic-assisted therapist, he provides integration work for individuals processing intense or non-ordinary experiences. Influenced by the trauma-focused perspectives of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Yatong believes healing often begins by meeting needs that were previously unmet. He offers a compassionate, grounded space where an individual’s story is heard, experience is respected, and thoughtful steps toward growth are possible.

Adapting therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, then clarify personal values and take committed action toward a more meaningful life. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and problems with motivation or avoidance.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores relationship patterns formed in early life and how they affect current connections. It can be helpful for abandonment issues, attachment concerns, communication problems, and interpersonal difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own experience, offering non-judgmental empathy and support to foster self-understanding and growth. This approach can support self-esteem, identity work, and long-term emotional recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Yatong works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt methods over time so therapy feels practical and relevant.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, reduce travel barriers, and maintain continuity of care. For many people, these options increase flexibility and accessibility while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver focused, goal-oriented work.