Tianyu ZhangLicensed Master Social Worker

Tianyu Zhang, Licensed Master Social Worker, 116892 is practicing under the supervision of Andy Lapides (New York, LCSW, 77727) at Resilience Lab.

Please, note: A clinician listed as being “clinically supervised” is completing clinical hours toward their licensure. They have one or more fully licensed clinical supervisors that often have special training to become supervisors. They consult with their supervisor(s) on all of their cases, which means that, when working with them, you are getting the time and expertise of multiple therapists in your treatment.

Those of us who were raised in Eastern cultures know the stigma that comes with mental illness. Mental health issues mean shame and exclusion. Someone suffering might be hospitalized or medicated if things get serious, but there are almost no non-medical remedies available. I even remember hearing stories of families locking their mentally ill family members in the basement rather than risking their reputations. Human beings deserve better. That's why I decided to pursue this field. People should have access to help the minute they start feeling uncomfortable, instead of having to wait until they're at a crisis point and have to be hospitalized. "Mental healthcare" was a Western cultural thing, so I had to travel abroad to get the training I needed. I now help individuals who struggle with the dual problem of mental health issues and cultural stigma. My vision is to see therapy accepted in all eastern cultures so those struggling don't have to hide.

There's a space between being perfectly mentally healthy and seriously mentally unwell. I operate within that space- you don't need a crisis to see me, just need a desire to make life better and a willingness to put in some work to get there. During our sessions, you'll learn about yourself, build resilience, and solve problems that are holding you back.

I am warm and kind. My clients instantly feel at ease with me, and can immediately tell that I care and that I support them. I am good at building strong relationships. I am funny, easy to get along with, and clients look forward to meeting each week. My multicultural background taught me not to make assumptions. Clients feel free to talk to me about anything they want because they know I won't judge them. I always bring empathy into the room with me.

Before I entered private practice, I worked at a non-profit social services organization in New York as a clinical social worker. There, I helped clients who were diagnosed with severe and chronic mental health issues. I conducted individual sessions as well as group therapy sessions. I’m now a team member at Resilience Lab, where I have access to the support and resources I need to give my clients the best possible care. Resilience Lab is the largest community of clinicians in the Northeast who are working collaboratively to produce better outcomes and improve mental health access.