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With an early passion in psychology, I moved from China to the US when I was 17. Currently, I'm fully licensed as a counselor in NY, NJ and FL.

I was born and raised in China, where I worked as an assistant to a psychological counselor for one year. In 2024, I graduated from Yeshiva University with a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. I currently hold a Limited Permit as a Mental Health Counselor in NYS.

I offer bilingual therapy (English/Mandarin) with deep respect for each person’s complexity. I believe healing begins when we face all parts of ourselves.

As someone who has lived between cultures, I understand the emotional tension of navigating identity and relationships. My style is direct, compassionate, and empowering. I aim to support you in building self-acceptance, breaking unhelpful patterns, and taking meaningful action.

When I moved to the United States at 15, I faced language barriers, cultural differences, and the loneliness of being far from home. Adjusting to an entirely new environment was not easy, but those experiences taught me resilience, empathy, and growth. This journey also gave me a deep understanding of the challenges of cross-cultural life and the longing to feel truly seen and supported.

From a very young age, I felt drawn to understanding people and their inner worlds. At 18, I moved from China to the U.S., where I began my journey in counseling. Having lived between two cultures, I bring a deep sense of empathy and insight into the challenges of life transitions, cultural adaptation, and reconciling personal identity.

Growing up in China and later coming to the United States shaped my sensitivity to culture, relationships, and the different expectations people carry. I know that people often come to therapy with things that are hard to sort through alone, such as questions about who they are, difficult relationships, or the lasting impact of past experiences.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, as we have been carrying things on our own for a long time or are not sure what to expect or where to begin. Rest assured knowing that this is exactly the place where you don't need to have all the answers but a willingness to show up.

My name is Gracie and I am currently a Mental Health Counseling graduate student at Teachers College, Columbia University. My background includes

I often think that people do not come to therapy only because something major has happened. Sometimes, it is because they have not felt truly connected to themselves for a long time. They may be working hard to adjust to a new environment, navigating family expectations, questioning themselves in a relationship, or slowly feeling tired, anxious, and alone even when life seems to be going on as usual.

I offer bilingual counseling in English and Mandarin. My counseling style is warm and empathic, aiming to create a supportive space where clients express themselves openly, feel seen, and move closer to their authentic selves. This space also respects each client’s individuality, cultural background, and lived experiences. I believe that emotions, inner conflicts, and confusion all carry important meanings, and should be approached with curiosity and without judgement.