About Gezhou
Gezhou Li is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York. She speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and brings eight years of clinical experience to sessions. Gezhou aims to create a calm space where people can talk about relationship trouble, anxiety, depression, trauma, and questions about identity and sexuality.
Gezhou uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's goals and values at the center of work. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking, dialectical behavior skills for emotion regulation, and EMDR and hypnotherapy when trauma and memory processing are involved. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and building self-awareness.
People meet her for a range of concerns, including stress, sleep problems, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and complications from immigration or family of origin. She also supports those facing relationship conflict, commitment worries, and experiences of isolation or burnout. Her background includes work with mood disorders and compassion fatigue.
Gezhou says the goal is to help people regain a sense of choice and direction. She works collaboratively to set goals and practice tools between sessions. Her style is straightforward and respectful, with attention to cultural context and personal meaning.
To begin, clients answer a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Fees vary by location and the subscription model used, which can be canceled at any time.
Approaches you can use in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist gives space for people to speak about what matters most and helps clarify personal goals and values. This approach is useful for relationship questions, identity concerns, and building self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication, which can benefit people dealing with intense moods or relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match goals, comfort, and daily life. Sometimes the plan changes as progress is made or new needs appear.
Confirm current session options before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, skip travel time, or have a shorter check-in when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises so they work well over remote sessions and fit into the client's routine.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and related concerns like sleep trouble, addiction, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that centers the client's goals, combined with practical techniques from CBT and DBT when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in mental health after earning a master degree in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing from New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.