Ziyi Yang
CHICAGO,Illinois
Summary
Master's-level clinical mental health counseling student with clinical internship experience providing culturally responsive therapeutic services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, and young adults. Skilled in Adlerian Therapy, CBT, Gestalt Therapy, and Client-centered Therapy. Proficient in comprehensive clinical assessments (e.g., IM+CANS, LOCUS, PHQ-9, GAD-7, Suicide Risk Assessment). Committed to providing empathetic, evidence-based care, with special interests in anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, eating disorders, and multicultural counseling. Dedicated to supporting Asian and Asian-American populations through culturally attuned therapeutic interventions. Currently pursuing LPC licensure in Illinois upon graduation (August 2025).
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Midwest Asian Health Association
08.2024 - Current
- Provide individual counseling under clinical supervision for diverse clients (ages 14–30), addressing anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, trauma, and life transitions.
- Administer comprehensive assessments, including PHQ-9, GAD-7, IM+CANS, Ohio and Columbia Scales, LOCUS, Vanderbilt Assessment Scales, Suicide Risk Assessment, and Safety Planning, to guide accurate diagnoses, informed treatment planning, risk management, and intervention strategies.
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic approaches, particularly Adlerian therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, and Client-centered therapy, customized to meet individual client needs.
- Document thorough clinical notes, treatment plans, and client progress reports, ensuring compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards and organizational protocols.
- Co-facilitate psychoeducational and support groups for international students, emphasizing stress management, self-identity exploration, social confidence, and adjustment to life transitions.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical supervisors, case managers, and healthcare professionals, to provide integrated care and crisis intervention.
Student Volunteer
Khalil Osiris
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Contributed to the development and completion of 4educational eBooks advocating for formerly incarcerated populations, addressing employment opportunities, mental health support, and stigma reduction.
- Collaborated on research, content writing, and editing to produce accessible resources promoting social justice, gender equity, and mental wellness.
- Engaged in advocacy and educational initiatives focused on addressing and preventing gender-based violence, supporting survivors, and raising awareness of systemic barriers impacting reintegration and mental health.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adler University
Chicago08-2025
Skills
- Suicide risk assessment
- Client advocacy
- Multicultural competence
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mental health assessment
- Motivational interviewing
Certification
- Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor, Illinois (LPC Licensure anticipated August 2025)
- IM+CANS Certified (Aug, 2024)
- DCFS Mandated Reporter Certification (Dec, 2023)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Interests
Adolescence
Chinese populations
Timeline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern
Midwest Asian Health Association
08.2024 - Current
Student Volunteer
Khalil Osiris
11.2023 - 06.2024
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Adler University
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