What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I felt seen and listened to. I felt like I was in a non judgmental place. I look forward to another session.”
Nicolette S.May 7, 2023Video visit
About Yuqing Liu
Focus areas
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Young Adult Issues
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
Relationship Counseling
Depression
Stress
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Gestalt
Psychodynamic
Interpersonal
Relational
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Getting to know Yuqing Liu
I’m Yuqing. We therapists often talk about honesty and vulnerability, so I want to offer that myself.
Sometimes I ask others to call me Yuki, mainly because it’s easier to pronounce. But I do feel more myself when called Yuqing. I often ask myself: why don’t I just stop using Yuki altogether? I don’t know. Maybe it’s my habit to please people; maybe it’s a way to avoid trouble; maybe it communicates my vulnerability as a first-generation immigrant. So I still use it.
These reflections show what I’m always doing: noticing something, noticing my reaction to it, reflecting, and then changing or accepting. I believe many of you reading this go through the same process. I’ve heard some clients describe it as “overthinking but doing nothing.” That’s not accurate, though. Reflection always empowers, sooner or later. Acceptance is also a kind of action. This is what I do with my clients in session: reflecting, over and over, deeper and further. We come to understand your current troubles through your history and talk about anything that matters to you.
It’s often hard to be totally honest with yourself and another person, but in doing so, you will start to feel freer and more powerful.
I hold a Master’s in Social Work from New York University, which has equipped me to support you thoughtfully and compassionately on your journey.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Someone must know I’m not an expert.
It means, first, that I don’t have all the answers ready for you. In my view this is impossible, because I believe you’re the only expert in your life.
Second, I’m always learning. I don’t have just one specific style or way of doing therapy. I take an integrated, client-centered approach. Your growth will be my utmost concern in our collaboration, and I’ll draw upon ideas or techniques from different schools of thought. For example, assignments or self-disclosure from me will be offered if we think they’ll be beneficial. I’ll learn and adjust my style based on your feedback (and so your feedback is really important).
The intake process usually takes 2 sessions to get to know you and see if we connect. You will set the pace from there.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My education in social work deeply shaped my values.
During that program, I had the opportunity to reflect on my identities, for example as a first generation college student, as a first generation immigrant from rural China, as an Asian, as a female, and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. It helped me to see myself as a person in the system, and how the system plays a role in my life.
Now I identify also as a clinical social worker, more so than a therapist, which is more general and less concerned with systemic issues. Learning about such issues has made me humble and respectful. I believe the best therapy must address the system as well, and we as individuals will be the best agents to communicate and then change the system.
I completely agree with the core values of social work: service, social justice, the dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
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Office location
Yuqing Liu, LMSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- New York University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1275266835
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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I felt seen and listened to. I felt like I was in a non judgmental place. I look forward to another session.
May 7, 2023Nicolette S.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Yuqing Liu work with?
Yuqing Liu works with Phronetic Psychotherapy LCSW PC.
Where is Yuqing Liu's office located?
Yuqing Liu has 2 office locations, including in Smyrna and New York, view full addresses on Yuqing Liu's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Yuqing Liu?
Yuqing Liu frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Yuqing Liu on their profile.
What languages does Yuqing Liu speak?
Yuqing Liu speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).
How do patients rate Yuqing Liu in reviews?
5 patients have reviewed Yuqing Liu. 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.