Hello! My name is Ker Yang and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT CA 108818 and NV 4448-R) located in Los Angeles, California. I identify as a heterosexual Asian-American/Hmong-American female with she/her pronouns and identify with spirituality. It all started when I found myself in a not so perfect relationship and I knew something had to change. I started my journey in search of love when I entered my graduate program in 2014 at Alliant International University and I never looked back.

What I have realized is that simply put, love is doing anything that makes you feel joy and eliminating anything that makes you feel shame. Taking care of your emotional health and accepting all of your emotions including your pain plays a big part in this process. Yes, it does require effort but I promise you that this is the most worthwhile thing you can do for yourself. There will be challenges along the way but that’s part of life and on the other side, light does exist.

I am trained in emotionally-focused therapy for couples (EFCT) and individuals (EFIT). I have experience working at Pathways under the STAY Process program in Orange County from 2016-2019 serving transitional aged youths (16-26 year olds) who are struggling with severe mental illnesses and ran a trauma group. In addition, I have experience with crisis management and was 5150 certified.

I currently work with high functioning adult clients, age 21 years and older who are struggling with repeated unhealthy relationship dynamics, history of trauma (sexual, emotional or physical), low self-worth, currently in a life transition (break-up/divorce, current existential/identity crisis), imposture syndrome, living with an immense about of guilt and shame and intimacy issues especially with men. Some things I offer during session include setting boundaries, processing trauma/heart-break/grief, role-plays, guided enactments, breathing techniques and making space for your “big” emotions. Yes, you are allowed to take up space. I am spiritual so if you are spiritual as well or faith-based, it will be incorporated in therapy as necessary. Together, we can overcome any challenges you may be experiencing, move you forward in life and live the life that makes you feel at your best.

I believe the intimacy between two people in a union is one of the highest forms of love and have dedicated my practice to working with couples. I specialize in couples counseling and I see couples who are struggling with emotional connection and sexual intimacy. The goal is to increase secure connection within your relationship. I provide a safe space for each partner to communicate differently; be vulnerable and ask for their wants/needs to be met. I have advance training in emotionally-focused therapy for couples including completing the EFT Externship and the Core Skills Training. I have received EFT individual and group supervision. In addition, I have training in sex therapy.

I earned my Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy in August 2016 from Alliant International University in Sacramento, CA.