About Yong Li
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Couples Therapy
Life Transition
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Culturally Sensitive
Person-Centered
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleFaith
ChristianLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Yong Li
You're the expert on your own life. My role is to listen first. I believe healing begins when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities that others may not see. They may be balancing cultural expectations, family responsibilities, demanding careers, relationship challenges, or the emotional impact of trauma, grief, or a chronic health condition. Others are navigating major life transitions and wondering how to move forward while staying true to themselves.
I provide culturally responsive, client-centered therapy in both English and Mandarin. I especially enjoy working with immigrants, children of immigrants, students, young adults, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, burnout, perfectionism, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
As the founder of UCLight Therapy and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), I hold both master's and doctorate degrees in social work from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Over the past decade, I've taught in higher education and conducted research on the mental health of Asian American and Hispanic communities, deepening my understanding of how culture, family, and life experiences shape emotional well-being.
Living with a significant medical condition has also strengthened my appreciation for grief, resilience, and hope. While everyone's journey is different, it has reinforced my commitment to creating a compassionate space where clients feel deeply understood and supported. My goal isn't simply to reduce symptoms—it's to help you reconnect with your strengths and build a life that reflects your values.
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Yong Li, MA, LCSW has 50+ in-network plans.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.
Popular visit reasons
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University at Albany, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1497598718
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What practice does Yong Li work with?
Yong Li works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Yong Li?
Yong Li frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Yong Li on their profile.
What languages does Yong Li speak?
Yong Li speaks English.