
Timothy Yen, PsyD
CEO of Pivot Counseling
Walnut Creek CA
When you work with Dr. Timothy Yen, you quickly realize you’re not just getting a therapist—you’re partnering with someone who deeply understands the complexity of human behavior, relationships, and emotional healing.
Dr. Yen’s approach at Pivot Counseling is grounded in compassion, insight, and a commitment to real, sustainable growth. He draws from a thoughtful integration of powerful, evidence-based modalities that he tailors to each client’s unique story and goals.
What makes Dr. Yen’s work so impactful is his ability to bring depth without losing practicality. He listens without judgment, challenges with care, and creates a space where people feel both seen and stretched.
Whether someone is navigating personal struggles, relational tension, or leadership challenges, Dr. Yen meets them with clarity, wisdom, and a heart that truly wants to see people pivot—from confusion to clarity, from surviving to thriving.
Timothy Yen, Psy.D. is an Asian-American male, credentialed by the National Register of Health Service Psychologists (#55036), and a licensed psychologist (CA PSY 27745) living and working in the East Bay (San Francisco Bay Area) since 2014.
He completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Azusa Pacific University with an emphasis in Family Psychology and Consultation. Timothy is also the CEO of Pivot Counseling (www.pivot-co.com) and the author of the best-selling book “Choose Better: The Optimal Decision-Making Framework.”
His previous work experience includes working at Kaiser Permanente for the past 6.5 years and supervising postdoctoral residents and psychological associates since 2016. Before college, he enlisted in the United States Army as a mental health specialist for over 8 years. Things that make him happy are supportive people, superheroes (Marvel & DC comics), nature, aquariums, and volleyball!
Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, EMDR Therapy, KAP Therapy.