What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Yukai Qiu
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Loneliness
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Jungian
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightFaith
BuddhistEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Getting to know Yukai Qiu
*This provider does not accept any Medicaid or Medicare plans*
I work with people who find themselves caught between who they are and who they think they should be-carrying old stories, hidden emotions, and questions about identity, purpose, and connection. Therapy with me is a collaborative exploration, where curiosity and honesty guide the way, and where even the difficult parts of your life have something meaningful to teach. I believe healing is not about becoming someone new, but about rediscovering the parts of yourself that were silenced or forgotten along the way. Together, we create space for reconnection, self-understanding, and growth that feels deeply your own.
My style is grounded, thoughtful, and gently challenging, helping you slow down enough to hear yourself more clearly. I aim to create a space that feels honest, spacious, and deeply human. When I’m not in session, I enjoy fitness, reflective writing, and long conversations over good food and good company.
Starting therapy can feel uncertain, especially when you’ve learned to carry things quietly for a long time. If part of you is ready-even just a small part-I’m here to walk at your pace. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin; you just need a place that feels safe enough to start.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In our sessions, you can expect curiosity, warmth, and a space where every part of you gets to show up—even the ones you’re not proud of or don’t fully understand yet. I’m here to listen deeply, ask the questions that open new doors, and sit with you through whatever comes up without judgment. I came into this work because I know what it means to carry worries quietly, and my hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can put them down, even just for a moment, breathe, and begin to reshape your story.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Yukai works with adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, perfectionism, and life transitions, especially those straddling multiple cultural expectations. His clinical style is warm, reflective, and deeply attuned, inviting clients to explore the patterns beneath their thoughts, emotions, and relationships. He integrates psychodynamic therapy, DBT skills and, mindfulness-based approaches to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful long-term change.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Counseling
- Northeastern University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1811878069
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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What are common reasons for patients to see Yukai Qiu?
Yukai Qiu frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Yukai Qiu on their profile.
What languages does Yukai Qiu speak?
Yukai Qiu speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).
How do patients rate Yukai Qiu in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Yukai Qiu. 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.