Qiying Zhou, LCSW

Qiying Zhou is a licensed clinical social worker who speaks English and Mandarin. She aims to make therapy accessible and straightforward for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She uses a calm, nonjudgmental style to help clients find practical next steps.

She draws on 22 years of experience in New Jersey health care settings. That background includes supporting people through substance concerns, coping with illness and loss, and stress related to work and caregiving. Her bicultural perspective helps when cultural or language differences make asking for help harder.

In sessions she focuses on what’s happening now and what can be changed. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at patterns of thought and behavior, and Client-Centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters to the client. Emotionally-Focused ideas guide work around strong feelings and relationship moments.

Practical tools are part of the process. Clients may practice new ways to handle worry, improve sleep, or set healthier boundaries. She also blends brief coaching for career or life transitions when that fits the person's goals.

Qiying keeps language simple and sessions purposeful. She aims to help people build coping skills and steady routines that make daily life easier. People who prefer working in English or Mandarin can bring cultural context into the conversation.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on close listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions let the therapist provide that attentive, person-focused listening whether people prefer video, phone, or text. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought and behavior patterns and uses clear exercises and practice. CBT adapts well to online formats because homework, thought records, and behavioral experiments can be shared and reviewed between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to prioritize CBT techniques, emotionally-focused work, or a mix that suits the client's needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework feedback, or when a shorter format fits a busy day. These options make it easier to keep consistent appointments and practice skills between sessions.