Gezhou Li

Gezhou Li is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people feeling alone, stuck, or overwhelmed find clearer ways forward. She works with individuals dealing with relationship strain, trauma, anxiety, depression, and life changes. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese and she accepts international clients.

Gezhou uses straightforward conversation to encourage self-awareness and practical change. She draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when helpful to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Her background includes a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Yeshiva University and about eight years of clinical experience. During that time she has supported people facing cultural identity questions, addiction-related concerns, and complex stressors tied to family and immigration.

In sessions she focuses on tangible steps and clearer understanding rather than jargon. That might mean practicing new ways to communicate, identifying triggers that lead to dissociation or compulsive behaviors, or building routines to improve sleep and mood.

Gezhou aims to help people feel more in control of their lives and choices. She blends empathy with practical tools so clients can test small changes between meetings. If loneliness or isolation feels overwhelming, she helps people find concrete starting points to reconnect and rebuild purpose.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist offers a warm, nonjudgmental space so people can name what matters and set their own goals. This helps with loneliness, life changes, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical ways to spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. Sessions might include exercises to practice between meetings so progress carries into daily life.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method used to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional impact. When appropriate, it is applied carefully and step by step to help people feel safer with difficult memories.

Figuring out the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques together, and adjust based on how the person responds and what feels useful.

If you plan to try therapy online, confirm the session formats before booking. The main practical benefits are convenience and flexibility - sessions can fit around work, reduce travel time, and make it easier to attend regular appointments. Some formats also work better for quick check-ins or when video is not possible, so checking available options helps match therapy to daily life.