Minyue Cao – Chinese Counselor in NYC

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade in the technology industry, including years in leadership and management. Along the way, I met many talented, driven people who, despite their success, often felt stuck. They were frequently caught between external expectations, their own high standards, and needs they couldn’t yet name.

I have also navigated my own career transitions and identity shifts. Through this journey, I kept returning to one essential question: What kind of life do I want to build, and how do I want to live each day along the way?

My Approach to Healing

I believe that your struggles do not stem from a lack of effort or ability. Often, the exhaustion you feel is the result of working hard in an environment that doesn’t align with who you are. In our sessions, I offer a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can:

• Unpack Career Burnout: Navigate the transition from high-pressure environments to a more sustainable way of living.

• Explore Identity & Growth: Gain clarity on your values, your relationships, and your sense of self.

• Understand Neurodiversity: Receive support tailored to the unique challenges of ADHD and neurodivergent thinking.

My goal is to help you move beyond “just surviving” and toward a life that feels genuinely yours.

My Background

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Peking University and am currently completing my Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Columbia University. My clinical work is built upon rigorous academic training, but my perspective is deeply informed by my decade of “real-world” experience. Whether you are dealing with professional stress, relationship loops, or the challenges of living with ADHD, I am here to help you take that first step forward.

在成为心理咨询师之前，我曾在互联网行业工作十余年，并长期在管理岗位任职。在那个高压的节奏中，我遇见了许多优秀且努力的人，尽管他们在外人眼中非常成功，但内心却深感被困住。他们常常在环境的各种要求、极高的自我期待，以及那些尚未被察觉的内在需求之间默默挣扎。

我自己也曾经历过深刻的职业转型与身份重塑。这一过程让我不断反思：“我究竟想要度过怎样的一生，又想如何度过当下的每一天？”

咨询风格与核心理念

我坚信，很多人的痛苦并非源于不够努力，而是源于长期在并不适合自己的环境中透支。在咨询中，我重视真诚的连接与合作。我希望为你提供一个“即使停下来、哪怕只走出一小步”也感到安全的空间。

我特别擅长处理以下议题：

• 职业发展与倦怠： 帮助你应对大厂/高压行业带来的职业危机，重新找回工作与生活的平衡。

• 自我探索与身份认同： 在反复的关系循环或职业瓶颈中，找回真实的自己。

• ADHD 与神经多样性： 长期关注并支持 ADHD 人群在学习、工作与生活中面临的独特挑战。

专业背景

本科毕业于北京大学心理学系，目前正在哥伦比亚大学 (Columbia University) 攻读心理健康咨询硕士学位。扎实的学术训练与十余年的职场经验，让我的咨询既有严谨的专业支撑，又能精准地共情来访者在现实生活中的真实困境。

请电话或email联系，跟我预约。我愿意用真诚与专注，倾听您的心声，陪伴您走过低谷与困惑。