YiChing Trenkamp, LPC
Louisiana LPC supporting growth and healing
- Individuals and couples
- Family therapy
- English and Mandarin
About YiChing Trenkamp
YiChing Trenkamp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who works with individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s challenges, transitions, and opportunities for growth. She approaches therapy as a space to pause, reflect, and better understand thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns. Even when daily life appears managed and goals are being met, YiChing recognizes that people can still feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure why certain issues persist, and she offers practical support to explore those experiences.
Her practice blends compassionate listening with skill-building, helping people identify strengths, uncover barriers, and shape actionable steps aligned with their values. YiChing addresses a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, substance use issues, disordered eating patterns, and major life transitions. She emphasizes collaboration, meeting each person where they are and tailoring care to individual needs and goals.
Therapy with YiChing is framed not only as a way to cope with problems but as an opportunity for self-discovery and meaningful change. She aims to create an environment where clients feel seen and supported while gaining practical tools and insight to move forward at their own pace.
Her practice blends compassionate listening with skill-building, helping people identify strengths, uncover barriers, and shape actionable steps aligned with their values. YiChing addresses a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, substance use issues, disordered eating patterns, and major life transitions. She emphasizes collaboration, meeting each person where they are and tailoring care to individual needs and goals.
Therapy with YiChing is framed not only as a way to cope with problems but as an opportunity for self-discovery and meaningful change. She aims to create an environment where clients feel seen and supported while gaining practical tools and insight to move forward at their own pace.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does YiChing Trenkamp have?
YiChing Trenkamp has 3 years of experience.
Is YiChing Trenkamp a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: LA LPC 10128.
In which languages does YiChing Trenkamp provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English and Mandarin.
Where is YiChing Trenkamp located?
YiChing Trenkamp is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with YiChing Trenkamp as my therapist?
You can work with YiChing Trenkamp through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does YiChing Trenkamp work with international clients?
YiChing Trenkamp does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with YiChing Trenkamp cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
YiChing integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work, which helps people clarify their personal values and build psychological flexibility so they can act in ways that matter to them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. This approach is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that explores links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like low mood, panic, or unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT can be useful for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping skills development.
In addition, YiChing draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, offering empathic listening and collaborative pacing so people feel understood and can explore their concerns at a comfortable pace. This approach supports self-exploration, relationship issues, and identity work.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. YiChing works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to tailor care.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to access consistent support from home or work, and allow sessions to fit into busy lives. These formats can help maintain continuity of care while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.