
Yingzi (Mandy) Zhang
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I trust you and empower you to be your own expert in this healing process. Now, let me be your supporter!
I am passionate about working with individuals to address issues such as emotional regulation, self-esteem issues, cultural conflict, stress management, and life transitions. As an Asian therapist practicing in the U.S., I have extensive experience working with different generations of Asian immigrants, multicultural individuals, and others in marginalized communities. I aim to bring mental health services to underserved communities in a linguistically appropriate and culturally sensitive manner. With my friendly and humble personality, I establish a compassionate, comfortable and safe space for my client to be where they are. I utilize a wide range of therapy approaches including EMDR, Trauma-focused-CBT, ACT, Strength-based, Solution-focused, Culturally-sensitive, Evidence-based, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-centered approaches, etc. I always tell my client that therapy is like a road trip. I will be sitting in the passenger seat to guide and support the driver, YOU, to confront with any challenge along this way, but you are one who is driving this car in the whole trip of your life. I trust you and empower you to be your own expert in this healing process.
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Personal Growth
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Immigrants
- People of color
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Anger Management
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Cigna – Illinois
- Humana – Illinois
- United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
149.028228, Illinois
Certificates
EMDR-trained
The EMDR Institute
I have completed the intensive EMDR training, and is certified to provide EMDR therapy to my client.
Education
University of Chicago
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2022
Clinical social work
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2019
Psychology