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Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Zhi Li, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist

Zhi Li

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

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New York, NY 10013
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My favorite quote is from child psychologist Winnicott, "It is a joy to be hidden and a disaster not to be found." This quote refers to the game hide and seek, we get the feelings of thrill and security when knowing we are in no way to be seen. But at the end of the game when no one finds us and everybody goes home, we get a tremendous sense of disappointment and isolation. We all have to hide at some point, whether it is avoiding, masking, dissociating, or distracting (by giving, pleasing, etc.). However, when hiding starts to feel like the only way to feel safe, we also lose connection to the part of self that enjoys being seen.
Many of us grew up in an environment where we were only allowed to be seen when we were "good," and punished otherwise. I try my best to offer a space where my clients feel safe whether they want to hide or be seen. This is a space where suggestions and guidance come last, but feelings and a true sense of self come first, even if they feel bad or undesired.
Everyone deserves a space like this. I take pride in building my experience working with marginalized groups. I primarily work with the LGBTQ+ community, POC and immigrants, sex workers, and poverty, all of which overlap greatly with generational trauma. I’m here to hold this space, and we can work together for you to feel safe, be seen, and grow.
Zhi Li now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New York, NY 10013

Long Island City, NY 11101

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

New York, NY 10013

Long Island City, NY 11101

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Out of Network
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I currently use Headway to handle billing. You can register credit card payments and verify insurance on this HIPPA-compliant platform. I personally will not possess any of my client's credit card information. I also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients for reimbursement.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Zhi Li, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I currently use Headway to handle billing. You can register credit card payments and verify insurance on this HIPPA-compliant platform. I personally will not possess any of my client's credit card information. I also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients for reimbursement.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Zhi Li, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 095804 Zhi Li
  • In Practice for 5 Years
  • Certificate from The William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis & Psychology Intensive Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program / 2024
  • Attended New York University, MSW, Graduated 2019
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I am a clinical social worker with 6 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I have my master's degree in social work from NYU and am currently pursuing a continuing education program in psychoanalysis at The William Alanson White Institute.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I am a clinical social worker with 6 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I have my master's degree in social work from NYU and am currently pursuing a continuing education program in psychoanalysis at The William Alanson White Institute.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Transgender
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I treat interpersonal issues with an interpersonal approach. What happens outside of therapy is bound to happen in therapy, between us, because we carry our way of life everywhere we go. You might not feel safe addressing your feelings outside of therapy because we don't always have a reflective and holding space to process. But here, you have the option to confront and untangle safely.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Zhi Li, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
I treat interpersonal issues with an interpersonal approach. What happens outside of therapy is bound to happen in therapy, between us, because we carry our way of life everywhere we go. You might not feel safe addressing your feelings outside of therapy because we don't always have a reflective and holding space to process. But here, you have the option to confront and untangle safely.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Zhi Li, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Mandarin , 
Shanghainese/沪语

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Mandarin , 
Shanghainese/沪语

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is interpersonal psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy. This approach seeks to reveal the unconsciousness that leads us to fall back to certain thoughts and behavioral patterns even if we make a conscious effort not to. In sessions, we will discuss elements that communicate unconsciousness such as dreams, fantasies, upbringing, and seemingly groundless uncomfortable feelings.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Zhi Li, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
"
My approach is interpersonal psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy. This approach seeks to reveal the unconsciousness that leads us to fall back to certain thoughts and behavioral patterns even if we make a conscious effort not to. In sessions, we will discuss elements that communicate unconsciousness such as dreams, fantasies, upbringing, and seemingly groundless uncomfortable feelings.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Zhi Li, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

New York, NY 10013

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Additional Location

Long Island City, NY 11101

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Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Zhi Li
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW