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Yunyao Zhu

Yunyao Zhu

BIPOC Identifying

LMFT

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

You may sometimes feel frustrated, alone, or disconnected when stuck in old patterns—I am here to help you navigate these challenges with compassion and clarity. I work with couples facing communication issues, sexual desire discrepancies, and cultural differences. I also support families in strengthening parent–child relationships, fostering mutual respect and harmony at home. For individuals, I provide support through depression and anxiety, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Together, we’ll work toward building fulfilling relationships—with yourself, with loved ones, and with the world around you.

Therapy Philosophy

Differentiation, gottman, EFT, CBT, SF,

Special Training & Certifications

Developmental model for couples therapy

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Depression Domestic or intimate partner violence Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Premarital counseling Infidelity recovery Divorce or separation Family conflict Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges People-pleasing Stress & Life Adjustment Academic stress Major life transitions Relationship loss Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Feeling stuck “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Solution-Focused Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Internal Family Systems (IFS) Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Narrative Therapy Feminist Therapy Sex Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Creative expression in therapy Connection between personal and systemic healing Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Non-hierarchical relationship Therapist as co-learner

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English, Mandarin
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: Parents,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Overland Park, Kansas
    9200 Glenwood St Overland Park, KS 66212 United States
    United States
    📍 Independence, Missouri
    4710 S Cedar Crest Ct
    United States