Yong Li, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Yong Li

Focus areas

Anger Management

Depression

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Work-Related Counseling

Behavioral Therapy

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Cantonese), English

Getting to know Yong Li

Hi there, I'm Yong! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and founder of UCLight Therapy. I provide culturally responsive therapy in English and Mandarin, helping clients navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Together, we'll work toward healing, resilience, and lasting growth. My focus I especially enjoy working with immigrants, children of immigrants, students, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, chronic health conditions, and life transitions. I also support clients balancing cultural expectations, family responsibilities, and personal growth. My approach You're the expert on your own life—my role is to listen first. I provide collaborative, client-centered care tailored to your unique needs. I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, ACT, CBT, and DBT to help you heal, build resilience, and live according to your values. My communication style Clients often describe me as warm, calm, and thoughtful. I listen without judgment, ask meaningful questions, and create a safe space where you can be yourself. My goal is to help you feel genuinely understood while gently challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck. My journey to mental healthcare My passion for therapy grew from years of teaching, research, and working with diverse communities. Researching the mental health of Asian American and Hispanic communities—and my own experience adapting to a significant medical condition—deepened my commitment to helping others find hope, healing, and resilience. My goals for you Together, we'll identify meaningful goals and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. I'll help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, and build on your strengths so you can make lasting changes that align with your values.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

The State University of New York (SUNY), PhD in Mental Health Counseling
University at Albany, Master's in Social Work

Awards and publications

Li, Y., Chang, T.-F., Zhou, Q., Li, K., Baiden, P., & Kaplan, M. S. (2025). Risk and protective factors for suicidal thoughts and behaviors among Asian American young adults: A systematic review. Healthcare, 13(1), 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13010018
Li, Y., & Ren, Q. (2022). Risk and protective factors for mental health problems among young Chinese migrant workers: A moderation analysis. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 13(4), 737–761.
Li, Y., Huang, H., & Chen, Y.–Y. (2020). Organizational climate, job satisfaction, and turnover in voluntary child welfare workers. Children and Youth Services Review, 119, 105640.

NPI number

1497598718

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What practice does Yong Li work with?

Yong Li works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Yong Li?

Yong Li frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Yong Li on their profile.