Gezhou Li , LMHC

Gezhou Li is a bicultural, bilingual licensed mental health professional based in New York City who combines clinical training with lived experience to support personal growth. She earned a master degree in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University and holds the LMHC credential, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Over roughly eight years of practice, she has worked extensively with people coping with trauma, problematic relationships, heightened anxiety or neurotic traits, culturally rooted identity questions, and issues related to addiction.

Gezhou emphasizes cultivating self-awareness as a foundation for lasting change, guiding clients to notice patterns that previously operated outside conscious awareness and helping them translate new insight into practical steps. Her approach is informed by sensitivity to cultural context and an appreciation for how bicultural identities shape relationships and life choices. She draws on her own journey of finding purpose in her career to companion others through similar transitions, offering steady support while encouraging client agency.

She aims to help people feel more in control of their lives and more aligned with their values. Her practice centers on respectful collaboration, clear goals, and developing skills that promote resilience and healthier connections.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Gezhou often integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to create practical, compassionate care. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and building self-esteem. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering concrete tools for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. She may also incorporate EMDR for clients processing traumatic memories - EMDR uses guided attention to help the brain reprocess distressing experiences, potentially reducing the intensity of traumatic reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gezhou works with each person to explore what methods feel most helpful given their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and empowered in their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and life changes. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect in ways that fit their schedule and communication style. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent support, access therapists from different locations, and continue therapeutic work through transitions and travel.