What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Lijia brings warmth and depth to her work, helping clients explore the patterns beneath the surface. Her thoughtful, culturally attuned approach creates space for clients to feel truly seen, understood, and safe. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
JHLess than 1 month ago
“Lijia is warm, thoughtful, and made me feel truly heard. I felt comfortable opening up from the very beginning. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist.”
ADLess than 1 month ago
About Lijia Li
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychotherapy
Depression
Psychodynamic Therapy
Therapy
Intergenerational Trauma
Psychological Trauma
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
AEDP
Culturally Sensitive
Art Therapy
Dialectical (DBT)
Attachment-based
Feminist
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Getting to know Lijia Li
Many people I work with carry pain that doesn't have a clear story attached to it.
Not trauma that arrives with a named event, but the kind that accumulates in what was consistently absent — emotional needs that went unmet, an interior life that went largely unwitnessed, years of learning to function well while something quieter remained unaddressed.
This is terrain I am particularly drawn to. But trauma also arrives with weight and name — with events that are known, remembered, and still living in the body and in relationships long after they've passed.
In both, I am interested in the same thing: the patterns that form beneath the surface of a person's history. The relational templates shaped by what happened, and by what never did. I pay close attention to what emerges between us — the parts that show up quietly, carrying what words haven't yet reached — because these often hold something older than what is being spoken about directly.
This work is slow. But in my experience, it holds.
My approach is integrative, drawing from IFS, relational, and somatic. I work in English and Mandarin.
I am currently accepting new clients in New York under supervision.
**Please be advised that Lijia has a provisional license as a psychotherapist with the title of Mental Health Counselor – Limited Permit and works under the supervision of Karolina Zurawicz, LMHC-D at KDMHC, PLLC as an employee.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Sessions are conversational, but not unstructured. We might talk about what's been happening in your life, but I'll also pay attention to patterns — how things show up between us in the room, not just in the stories you bring.
You don't need to know where to start. Many people begin with something like "I'm not sure what to say," and we go from there.
This work moves slowly and doesn't follow a script. What tends to matter most is building a relationship where more of you can gradually come into view — at your own pace.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first few sessions are about getting to know each other — what brings you in, what you've been carrying, and what you're hoping might be different. I don't follow a rigid structure or move through preset topics.
As we settle in, sessions become more exploratory. I pay attention not just to what you share, but to how things show up between us — patterns, hesitations, moments that seem to carry more than what's being said.
Over time, this kind of attention tends to surface things that other approaches miss. Change here is gradual, but it tends to reach somewhere real.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $100 for 45 minutes
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Office location
Lijia Li, MEd also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Columbia University, MEd in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1609796606
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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10 reviews
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Lijia has helped me navigate some things I had been struggling with for years, thankful. 100% recommend
Less than 1 month agoBR
Absolutely recommend working with Lijia! She has such a different perspective, glad I found her!
Less than 1 month agoGR
Lijia is such a passionate, warm, and energetic therapist! I would highly recommend her
Less than 1 month agoJL
Lijia brings warmth and depth to her work, helping clients explore the patterns beneath the surface. Her thoughtful, culturally attuned approach creates space for clients to feel truly seen, understood, and safe. I recommend her wholeheartedly.
Less than 1 month agoJH
Lijia is warm, thoughtful, and made me feel truly heard. I felt comfortable opening up from the very beginning. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist.
Less than 1 month agoAD
Lijia is a wonderful, compassionate clinician. She always make me feel comfortable but is not afraid to warmly challenge, when appropriate. I learn so much from Lijia-- anyone would be lucky to have her as their therapist!
Less than 1 month agoEB
Lijia is warm, attentive, and easy to open up to. She helped me gain real insight into patterns I hadn't recognized before. Highly recommend.
Less than 1 month agoWG
Less than 1 month agoJL
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Less than 1 month agoMZ
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What practice does Lijia Li work with?
Lijia Li works with Counseling Practice.
Where is Lijia Li's office located?
Lijia Li has 2 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Lijia Li's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Lijia Li?
Lijia Li frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Lijia Li on their profile.
What languages does Lijia Li speak?
Lijia Li speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).
How do patients rate Lijia Li in reviews?
10 patients have reviewed Lijia Li. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.