Gezhou Li

Compassionate guidance for meaningful change

LMHC New York

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese

About Gezhou

Gezhou Li is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York who works with people facing relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and a wide range of related issues.

Background and approach

She brings eight years of clinical experience to her work and offers therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Gezhou emphasizes building self-awareness as a foundation for change and supports clients navigating life transitions, grief, intimacy concerns, mood disorders, and stress-related difficulties.

Her approach blends practical skills and exploratory work, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and hypnotherapy to match each person's needs. Gezhou aims to help clients identify patterns that have been operating beneath conscious awareness and develop strategies for healthier thinking, feeling, and relating.

She accepts international clients and offers sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping clients explore their experiences at their own pace; it supports anyone seeking greater self-understanding and emotional clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation. EMDR provides a structured method to process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing symptoms, often used when trauma and abuse are central concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then tailor a mix of techniques that make sense for their situation. This may mean focusing on skills practice, deeper exploration, trauma processing, or a combination of methods over the course of therapy.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to work with a therapist across locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver the same core therapeutic work while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Gezhou commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, grief, intimacy-related problems, and compassion fatigue among others.

What is her general therapeutic style?

The approach combines client-centered listening with skill-based methods such as CBT and DBT, and may include EMDR or hypnotherapy when clinically appropriate to help people process difficult experiences and build coping skills.

How many years of clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working with individuals facing trauma, challenging relationships, identity issues, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LMHC credential with registration NY LMHC 008657 and is based in New York.

Can she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Yes, sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Mandarin, Cantonese