Toni
LMSW, MHS (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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English
| 中文 Hi, I’m Toni! If you've ever felt caught in a cycle of overthinking, or like you know what you should do but feel overwhelmed by how to start, you are not alone. I work with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, complex relationships, cultural identity, and the weight of family expectations. Many clients come to me wanting to process a difficult experience or find support through a life transition. Others are working through trauma, loss, grief, or the exhaustion of perfectionism. Whatever your experience, I aim to offer a safe space to untangle painful feelings so you don't have to carry them alone.
My work honors the intricate connection between mind and body, and the unique context of your life. Rather than treating what surfaces as a problem to eliminate, we take time to explore what it may be pointing toward, then build skills to help you cope and grow. I draw from ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy in a collaborative way to create an affirming space.
As a 1.5-generation Asian American who moved often at a young age, I know what it feels like to straddle different worlds and search for a place that truly feels like home. Many believe healing means fixing or getting rid of their "broken" parts. I gently offer a different view: every part of you holds meaning and something to contribute to your growth.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Meritain Health
- Wellfleet
- Out of Network
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 131758 Toni Yu
- Attended Columbia School of Social Work, MSW
- Degree/Diploma from New York University B.S. in Applied Psychology, Concentration in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies
- Degree/Diploma from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health M.H.S. in Mental Health
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Racial Identity
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Autism
- Burnout
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Neurodivergence
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
2 Endorsements
Part of The Therapy Collective
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Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
South Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
South Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Integrative
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Long Island City, NY 11101
(929) 395-0891Group Practice
The Therapy Collective