Ivy Lyu, Chinese Therapist

As a bilingual therapist fluent in Mandarin and English, Ivy has lived in multiple cities across Asia and the U.S. She understands the complexities of navigating cultural transitions, career uncertainty, and the layered expectations from family and society.

Ivy is dedicated to providing holistic care that fosters deep self-understanding and personal growth. Her clinical orientation is rooted in existential therapy, and she thoughtfully integrates evidence-based approaches including CBT, Gestalt, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic theory, and strength-based practices to create tailored support for each client. As a member of the Asian community in the U.S., Ivy is especially passionate about uplifting cultural strengths and nurturing collective healing within communities.

Born and raised in China, Ivy came to the United States for college, where she earned dual degrees in Business Administration and Psychology. Before beginning her graduate studies in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness at New York University, she worked in finance and held roles in a variety of mental health settings, including hospitals, community centers, and universities. She currently also serves as a career coach at NYU, where she empowers individuals to build meaningful and fulfilling careers.

Ivy believes therapy is where growth begins to blossom. It’s a space where you can fully explore and understand yourself—through your tears, your laughter, your struggles, and your hopes. Whether you’re searching for answers, seeking a listening ear, or simply feeling lost, Ivy is here to walk alongside you, step by step. Together, you can rediscover what’s best for you, rebuild your relationship with yourself, and move toward a life filled with love, joy, grace, and compassion.

Please feel free to contact to schedule a free 15-minute phone call. Join Yidong to start your journey of healing and personal growth. 

Ivy 在江南长大，高中毕业后独自来到美国求学，取得了工商管理与心理学的双学位。在进入纽约大学心理健康咨询硕士项目之前，她曾在金融行业工作，也正是在那段时间，她逐渐明确了自己对心理咨询事业的热爱。离开金融行业后，Ivy陆续在精神卫生中心、社区机构及大学等不同环境中从事心理健康相关工作，积累了宝贵的一线经验。目前，她也在纽约大学担任生涯指导教练，致力于帮助个体探索自身潜力，打造有意义且充实的职业发展路径。

作为一名中英双语的心理咨询师，Ivy 曾在中国和美国多个城市生活，对于跨文化转变、职业方向的不确定性，以及来自家庭与社会的多重期待有着深刻的体会。她的治疗理念基于存在主义取向，并融合了多种科学的治疗方法，包括认知行为疗法（CBT）、格式塔疗法、人际关系疗法、正念练习、心理动力学理论与优势取向的实践，以此为来访者量身定制适合的疗愈方式。作为美国亚裔社区的一员，Ivy 尤其关注文化中的力量，并积极推动集体疗愈与社区联结。

在 Ivy 看来，心理咨询是成长开始萌芽的地方。它是一个安全的空间，让你通过眼泪、笑声、挣扎与渴望，更深地理解和接纳自己。无论你是在寻找一个答案、需要一双倾听的耳朵，还是感到迷茫无助，Ivy 都会陪伴在你身边，一步步走下去。与你一同找回属于你的方向，重建与自己的关系，迈向一个充满爱和希望的生活。

请致电预约15分钟的免费问询，希望与您共同前行，完成疗愈和成长的旅程。