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Wenqing(Emily) LiMSW, ASW-Eligible

Mental Health Therapist | Bilingual (English & Mandarin)

Kaiser Permanente Mental Health Trainee
UC Berkeley MSW
Published Researcher

About Me

I am a dedicated mental health professional currently completing my Master of Social Work at UC Berkeley. As a Mental Health Trainee at Kaiser Permanente, I provide trauma-informed, gender-inclusive therapy to diverse populations, managing a caseload of 8-10 clients weekly.

My approach integrates evidence-based practices with cultural sensitivity and lived experience. I believe in meeting clients where they are, building safety and trust, and empowering individuals to reclaim authorship over their narratives. With a background in neuroscience research and clinical practice, I bring both scientific rigor and deep compassion to my therapeutic work.

Languages

English
Mandarin

Areas of Specialization

Trauma-Informed Care
Gender-Inclusive Therapy
Bilingual Counseling (English & Mandarin)
Crisis Intervention
Depressive & Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders
Trauma- & Stressor-Related Disorders

"What looks like 'choice' is often the residue of childhood harm and survival-based neural patterns. Trauma-informed care invites us to look beyond symptoms and help people rebuild safety, connection, and meaning."

— Wenqing(Emily) Li

Services & Approach

Providing trauma-informed, culturally sensitive mental health care using evidence-based therapeutic modalities

Individual Therapy
Trauma-informed, gender-inclusive individual therapy for youth, adults, and older adults addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and life transitions.
Motivational Interviewing
CBT
DBT
IFS
Mindfulness
Group Therapy
Facilitation of therapeutic groups for collective healing, psychoeducation, and skill-building in supportive environments.
Art Therapy
Process Groups
Psychoeducation
Intensive Outpatient Programs
Case Management
Comprehensive support to connect clients with community resources, coordinate care, and advocate for access to essential services including healthcare, housing, and social support systems.
Resource Coordination
Care Planning
Systems Navigation
Advocacy
Crisis Intervention
Immediate support for mental health crises including suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and acute psychiatric emergencies. Safety assessment, planning, and connection to appropriate level of care.
Risk Assessment
Safety Planning
Crisis Stabilization
Emergency Coordination
Bilingual Counseling
Culturally sensitive therapy services provided in both English and Mandarin, specializing in immigrant and international student experiences.
Cross-Cultural Therapy
Immigrant Mental Health
Cultural Adaptation
Trauma-Informed Care
Specialized support for individuals with complex trauma, including refugees, domestic violence survivors, and PTSD.
Safety Planning
Grounding Techniques
Somatic Approaches
Trauma Processing
Therapeutic Modalities
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Art Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Get In Touch

Interested in working together or have questions? I'd love to connect.

Contact Information

Location

California, United States

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Availability

Open to work

Services Offered

  • Individual Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Bilingual Counseling (English & Mandarin)
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
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