Meet Dr. Ryan Yam, Psy.D.

Integrating Educational and Clinical Psychology to Support Children, Teens, and Families

Dr. Ryan Yam, Psy.D., is a Licensed Educational Psychologist in California (LEP #4497) and a licensed Psychologist (PSY-2026-0020) in New Mexico. He specializes in psychological assessment, therapy, and parent consultation for children and adolescents experiencing challenges related to ADHD, executive functioning, emotional regulation, anxiety, and learning differences.

At Dual Minds Psychology, Dr. Yam brings together his training in both educational psychology and clinical psychology to provide a comprehensive approach to supporting children and families. His work focuses on helping young people better understand their emotions, strengthen coping and executive functioning skills, and build confidence in both school and daily life.

Dr. Yam is experienced in conducting comprehensive psychological and psychoeducational assessments, including evaluations for ADHD, learning differences, and social-emotional concerns. He also provides therapy and parent consultation to help families develop practical strategies that support children’s emotional development and academic success.

In therapy, Dr. Yam integrates developmentally appropriate and evidence-based approaches, including play-based therapy, art-based interventions, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), and neuropsychotherapy-informed strategies.

Originally from Hong Kong, Dr. Yam immigrated to the United States during adolescence and brings a multicultural perspective to his work with families. He is bilingual in English and Chinese, allowing him to support clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Yam enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children. As a person of faith, he also finds strength and guidance in his Christian beliefs, which inform his values of compassion, integrity, and service to others.

Portrait of Dr. Ryan Yam

Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin

Specialized in youth education and family well-being, Relationship-based, developmentally informed approach

Dual expertise in both clinical and educational psychology

Born in Hong Kong, immigrated to the US during adolescence

Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Educational Psychology

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Specialties

At-risk school-aged youth

Working professionals

Depression

Anxiety

ADHD

Executive functioning

Autism Spectrum Disorder / Neurodiversity

Disruptive behavioral problems

Children psychopathlogy

Psychological Assessments

Types of therapy and approaches

Multicultural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Therapy

Addiction counseling

Career counseling

Qualifications

Postgraduate

Doctor of Educational Psychology
Alliant International University

Undergraduate

University of California, Davis

Gender

Man

Race / ethnicity

Chinese

Languages Spoken

English, Cantonese, Mandarin

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What Dual Minds Psychology is about

At Dual Minds Psychology, we see the individual, not just the diagnosis.

Therapy at the office

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Tailored therapies

At Dual Minds Psychology, we see the individual, not just the diagnosis.

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Strength-based family support

We specialize in a strength-based approach, helping families navigate challenges—from anxiety and neurodivergence to behavioral hurdles—by focusing on what is going right.

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Build confidence and connection

We empower parents with the tools to discover and nurture the unique potential within their child, shifting the dynamic from managing limitations to building a foundation of lifelong confidence and connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions regarding the therapies approaches

Common questions regarding the therapies approaches

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How is your approach different from traditional weekly therapy?

Many therapy models are structured around open-ended weekly sessions focused primarily on symptom reduction.

At Dual Minds Psychology, services are structured around developmental support plans designed to match a child’s level of need, intensity, and goals.

Rather than simply meeting weekly without a defined framework, care is organized, intentional, and reviewed regularly to ensure progress across emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning domains.

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Why do you use structured support plans instead of one-size-fits-all sessions?

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What does a strength-based approach mean?

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What informs your clinical perspective?

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What types of families are a good fit for this model?

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How do you determine which plan is appropriate?

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Do you offer single sessions, or is ongoing support required?

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Do you accept insurance?

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Do you work collaboratively with schools?

01

How is your approach different from traditional weekly therapy?

Many therapy models are structured around open-ended weekly sessions focused primarily on symptom reduction.

At Dual Minds Psychology, services are structured around developmental support plans designed to match a child’s level of need, intensity, and goals.

Rather than simply meeting weekly without a defined framework, care is organized, intentional, and reviewed regularly to ensure progress across emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning domains.

02

Why do you use structured support plans instead of one-size-fits-all sessions?

03

What does a strength-based approach mean?

04

What informs your clinical perspective?

05

What types of families are a good fit for this model?

06

How do you determine which plan is appropriate?

07

Do you offer single sessions, or is ongoing support required?

08

Do you accept insurance?

09

Do you work collaboratively with schools?

01

How is your approach different from traditional weekly therapy?

Many therapy models are structured around open-ended weekly sessions focused primarily on symptom reduction.

At Dual Minds Psychology, services are structured around developmental support plans designed to match a child’s level of need, intensity, and goals.

Rather than simply meeting weekly without a defined framework, care is organized, intentional, and reviewed regularly to ensure progress across emotional, behavioral, and executive functioning domains.

02

Why do you use structured support plans instead of one-size-fits-all sessions?

03

What does a strength-based approach mean?

04

What informs your clinical perspective?

05

What types of families are a good fit for this model?

06

How do you determine which plan is appropriate?

07

Do you offer single sessions, or is ongoing support required?

08

Do you accept insurance?

09

Do you work collaboratively with schools?

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Dr. Ryan Yam, Psy.D. | DualMinds Psychology

Providing in-person therapy for children and Family in San Francisco, Bay Area and Telehealth services for clients located in New Mexico.

Trilingual with English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Licensed Educational Psychologist (California, LEP #4497)
Licensed Psychologist (New Mexico PSY-2026-0020)

Dr. Ryan Yam, Psy.D. | DualMinds Psychology

Providing in-person therapy for children and Family in San Francisco, Bay Area and Telehealth services for clients located in New Mexico.

Trilingual with English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Licensed Educational Psychologist (California, LEP #4497)
Licensed Psychologist (New Mexico PSY-2026-0020)

Dr. Ryan Yam, Psy.D. | DualMinds Psychology

Providing in-person therapy for children and Family in San Francisco, Bay Area and Telehealth services for clients located in New Mexico.

Trilingual with English, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Licensed Educational Psychologist (California, LEP #4497)
Licensed Psychologist (New Mexico PSY-2026-0020)