Jiaying (JY) Qi

I love working with adolescents and adults of all ages! My approach blends a warm, person-centered philosophy with evidence-based interventions like CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness to help clients reach their goals. To me, being a therapist is much like being part of an athlete’s support team. Life can be overwhelming and isolating, which is why we need someone to strategize, exercise, and practice together. Most importantly, we need someone we feel safe talking to. In moments of navigating distress and celebrating triumphs, I want my clients to know there is someone in their booth, rooting for their success and well-being. My academic journey includes Master’s degrees in Counseling Mental Health Services and Professional Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania, following a Bachelor’s in Psychological Sciences from Purdue University. Having studied and practiced in both Western and Eastern cultures, and researched systemic and implicit bias, I prioritize open-mindedness and embrace imperfectism. With a background in community mental health centers, public schools, and a Neurodivergent Children’s Institute, I’m committed to promoting an environment of inclusivity and cultural sensi