Yucheng Zhu

• Maintained an active caseload of 20+ clients weekly, providing individual therapy utilizing evidence-based and culturally sensitive practices to address depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, and cultural adjustment challenges.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health/substance abuse history and treatment needs to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual care plans.
• Performed suicide risk assessments and crisis interventions following clinical protocols.
• Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and ethical standards.

• Completed 650+ psychosocial intake assessments for clients seeking mental health services, received an average satisfaction rating of 4.87/5 based on client feedback.
• Developed individualized service plans and provided psychoeducation to support client engagement and treatment readiness.
• Coordinated referrals and care transitions, matching clients with appropriate therapists based on clinical needs and preferences.
• Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information and maintain timely electronic records.

• Produced a total of 35 published articles aimed at promoting mental health awareness and psychoeducation among Mandarin-speaking readers, including film analysis, interviews with mental health professionals, and discussions of societal events.
• Researched evidence-based psychological topics and translated complex concepts into accessible, engaging content for a broad audience.
• Collaborated with editors and mental health professionals to ensure all published content was culturally sensitive, clinically accurate, and tailored to the needs and interests of the intended readership.

• Provided individual and group therapy under clinical supervision, utilizing evidence-based approaches to support clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns.
• Conducted structured substance use assessment and treatment planning.
• Collaborated closely with the treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
• Maintained timely and accurate clinical documentation.

• Provided individual counseling to Chinese international students under clinical supervision, addressing concerns related to cultural adjustment, academic stress, identity, and emotional well-being
• Organized and facilitated cultural adjustment workshops to support international students in navigating academic and social transitions.
• Collaborated with with the Chinese Student and Scholar Association to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma within the Chinese international student community.

Project: An Exploration of Relationships Between Therapist Strength-Focused, Context-Focused, and Other-Focused Orientations and Psychotherapy Outcomes

• Completed training for qualitative data coding.
• Organized and coded qualitative data.
• Engaged in weekly meeting with the lead researcher and the research team to discuss coding results.