Bilingual Psychotherapist
Mandarin 中文咨询师
Pronouns – She/Her/Hers

You are not alone– and you don’t have to figure it out on your own. As a Mandarin 中文心理治疗服务 therapist in Chicago. I can help you  with you identity questions, heal from trauma or manage anxiety and stressAs a bilingual therapist fluent in Mandarin and English, I provide warm, affirming, and culturally sensitive therapy for young adults and adults, including international students, immigrants, and members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities. I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space for you to explore who you are and grow toward the life you want—with compassion, depth, and intention.

Specialties & Populations I Support

• Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Regulation

• Racial/Cultural Identity, Racial Trauma, Bicultural Stress

• Self-Esteem, Body Image & Disordered Eating

• Grief, Life Transitions, and Family Conflict

• LGBTQIA+ Support, Gender Identity, and Affirming Care

• Couples Therapy, Premarital Counseling, and Relationship Issues

• Trauma & PTSD, Social Anxiety, and Burnout

Therapeutic Approach

My work is rooted in cultural humility, relational healing, and integrative care. I draw from:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Narrative Therapy

• Psychodynamic & Relational Therapy

• Feminist and Trauma-Focused Frameworks

• Strength-Based & Person-Centered Care

In sessions, you’ll find me grounded, curious, and collaborative. Together, we explore both pain and possibility—and co-create a space for deeper self-understanding and transformation.

Background & Education

I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, and my BA in Psychology and Music from the University of Rochester. My clinical practice is shaped by my lived experience as a Chinese international student, which deepened my commitment to supporting others navigating cross-cultural identity, belonging, and emotional healing.

Bilingual and Culturally Informed Therapy

我会说中文 | Mandarin-Speaking Therapist

I specialize in working with Chinese-speaking clients and those navigating East Asian cultural values, including:

• Collectivism, filial piety, and intergenerational family roles

• Mental health stigma in immigrant communities

• Emotional expression shaped by cultural norms

• Bicultural identity and spiritual integration in therapy

My clients often share how meaningful it is to work with someone who understands the emotional complexities of immigration, academic pressure, family expectations, and cultural duality.

Inclusive Spiritual Awareness

While not faith-based, I welcome and honor your spiritual identity. I have personal and professional experience with:

• Buddhism, Confucian traditions, and East Asian spiritual frameworks

• Christianity (including prayer, church community, and gospel music)

• Judaism (basic understanding of values, traditions, and holidays)

I approach spirituality with cultural humility and openness, holding space for your beliefs to support your healing journey.