Ziyi Yang

LPC
Accepting Clients

Hi, I’m Ziyi, a bilingual therapist who provides a supportive, collaborative space to help you navigate mental health challenges.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Chicago, IL
Supervised by Richard Burlenski

About My Clients

I work best with young adults, international students, and individuals navigating anxiety, identity, and relationship challenges. Many of my clients feel stuck between expectations and their own needs, struggle with self-doubt or perfectionism, or are going through life transitions. I also support those with cross-cultural experiences, family dynamics, and a desire to better understand themselves while building more fulfilling and authentic lives.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. I have experience working with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As a bilingual (Mandarin/English) therapist, I also support clients from cross-cultural and immigrant backgrounds who may be balancing different identities, expectations, and family dynamics. My approach is grounded in client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a trauma-informed lens. This means I aim to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space while also helping you develop practical tools to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. Together, we work toward increasing self-awareness, building coping skills, and creating meaningful, lasting changes in your life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As a therapist, I value authenticity, cultural humility, and creating a space where all parts of you are welcome. As someone with a cross-cultural background, I deeply understand what it can feel like to navigate between different identities, expectations, and systems. I am passionate about supporting individuals who may feel unseen, misunderstood, or pressured to meet external standards at the cost of their own well-being. I believe therapy is not about “fixing” you, but about helping you reconnect with yourself, build self-trust, and create a life that feels meaningful and aligned. I am committed to anti-oppressive and inclusive practices, and I strive to create a space that affirms diverse identities, including race, culture, gender, and sexuality.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • TRICARE
  • County Care
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna PPO
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English, 中文 (普通话)
  • Rate: $120 - 200/session

Info

Email Ziyi
25 E Washington st
suite 1023
Chicago, IL 60601

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