Jenny Li (she/her)

I received my Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. I identify as Asian, Chinese, international student, and female, and I have lived in China, California, and now New York. I am dedicated to providing individualized, tailored care per your unique needs and goals. I utilize an integrative approach to therapy, employing psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, positive psychology, REBT, ACT, art therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions, with a trauma-informed lens. What you may leave the session with: Self awareness and insight (and more things to think about in and outside of sessions); Revised, positive, authentic self-concepts & self-compassion; Autonomy, self-efficacy & empowerment; Coping skills and tools; Improved relationships. But also: sometimes you may feel worse (or even want to give up) after therapy; I want to be transparent that healing can be messy and painful, but we are in this together :)!

I personally went through therapy in the client's seat during my college years, where I witnessed the power of psychotherapy and what can be achieved in this space. I am also passionate about mental health advocacy and outreach. I look at mental health on a more holistic level, considering the complex historical, sociocultural, and environmental factors that are involved in one's journey, while recognizing the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit. I see counseling as a collaborative process and strive to hold a safe and growing space where my clients can feel seen and heard, and be their unapologetic selves. I work from a strength-based and client-centered perspective, believing my clients have what it takes to thrive and make changes. "I understand therapy can seem intimidating at first; remember, it is extremely normal to feel uncomfortable with the idea of sharing intimate details of your life with someone who is a complete stranger."