Gezhou Li , LMHC

Gezhou Li is a bicultural, bilingual mental health professional based in New York who supports people navigating trauma, relationship struggles, cultural identity concerns, addiction, mood disorders, and related life challenges. She holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York - NY LMHC 008657. With eight years of clinical experience, she has worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, intimacy and family issues, and a range of concerns from commitment and communication problems to immigration-related stress and polyamory dynamics.

Gezhou integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, EMDR, and hypnotherapy to promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and practical coping strategies tailored to each person’s background and goals. She emphasizes culturally informed care and collaboration, helping clients explore values, clarify purpose, and build the skills needed for meaningful change. Having found her own path into a purposeful career, she aims to guide others toward greater agency, healthier relationships, and a clearer sense of direction. Gezhou provides services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and she works with international clients as well.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy centers the client’s experience, offering empathic listening and support that helps people explore their values, identity, and relationships. This approach is useful for those seeking greater self-understanding and personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it offers practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and day-to-day challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact, making it a common choice for people working through traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Gezhou Li collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines evidence-informed techniques with attention to cultural background and personal history to create a tailored plan.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to receive consistent care from licensed professionals without geographic constraints. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life transitions, and access support from different locations when needed.