Education

• In Progress – Ph.D. Student, Counseling Psychology, University of Iowa
• In Progress – M.A. Student (Concurrent Degree), Educational Measurement and Statistics, University of Iowa
• 2022 – B.S., Data Science and Big Data Technology, Peking University, China
• 2022 – B.S. (Concurrent Degree), Psychology, Peking University, China

Theoretical Approaches

• Psychoanalytic Therapy / Psychodynamic Therapy / Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Person-Centered Therapy / Existential Therapy / Motivational Interviewing
• Multicultural Therapy / Feminist Therapy / Liberation Psychotherapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Behavioral Activation / Exposure and Response Prevention

Areas of Competency:

• Relationship Issues / Family Issues
• Depression / Anxiety / Phobia / Insomnia / Sleep Issues
• Life Transitions / Stress Management / Grief & Loss
• Academic Stress / Perfectionism / Procrastination
• Self-Image / Self-Esteem / People-Pleasing Tendencies
• Personal Growth / Self-Exploration / Identity Exploration
• Identity & Marginalization Concerns
• Bilingual Services (English & Mandarin Chinese)

Professional affiliations

• American Psychological Association
  • Division 17, Society of Counseling Psychology
  • Division 29, Society for the Advancement of Psychotherapy
  • Division 39, Society for Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychology
• Chicago Center for Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy
• Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy Integration
• Professional Committee on Counseling and Psychotherapy, Shanghai Psychological Society, China
• Association of Chinese Helping Professionals and Psychologists–International

Biography

As a Chinese international student and a second-year Ph.D. student in Counseling Psychology, I value the power of authentic, healing relationships. I am committed to creating safe, culturally responsive spaces that foster growth and self-understanding for all.