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Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
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Yanjuan Gao

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC (she, her)

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New York, NY 10016
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Feeling like you don’t quite belong, whether between cultures, in a relationship, or within yourself, can be profoundly painful. I support individuals in exploring their identities, healing from immigrant trauma, and moving through anxiety and depression with greater clarity and self-compassion. As a bilingual therapist, I provide culturally responsive care for first- and second-generation immigrants, young adults in transition, and couples navigating connection, parenting, or conflict. You don’t have to figure this out alone; therapy can be a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported.
In our work together, I’ll meet you with presence and genuine care. I integrate psychodynamic therapy to explore underlying patterns, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to shift unhelpful thoughts, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to build emotional regulation skills, and interpersonal therapy to strengthen relationships.
Let’s work at a pace that feels right for you. Therapy is a collaborative process, and it begins with a simple conversation. If you’re ready to take that first step, I’m here. Reach out today.
Take the first step to help. Call or Yanjuan Gao now - (646) 760-8745

My Practice at a Glance

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Rivia Mind

New York, NY 10016

(646) 760-8745

Rivia Mind

Tampa, FL 33647

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I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (646) 760-8745
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Rivia Mind

New York, NY 10016

(646) 760-8745

Rivia Mind

Tampa, FL 33647

My website
Don't want to wait to hear back? Click "My website" to book your appointment instantly!
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Not a Medicaid Participant
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • AvMed
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Centivo
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • ESI Employee Assistance Group
  • First Health
  • HealthSpring of Florida, Inc.
  • Humana
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Northwell Direct
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • VA Community Care Network (CCN)
  • Wellfleet
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With most appointments covered by insurance, I make getting the care you need simple and stress-free. The majority of patients pay $35 or less for appointments, including copays, deductibles and coinsurance. No insurance? We offer low-fee care with supervised students for NY and FL patients.
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Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745
"
With most appointments covered by insurance, I make getting the care you need simple and stress-free. The majority of patients pay $35 or less for appointments, including copays, deductibles and coinsurance. No insurance? We offer low-fee care with supervised students for NY and FL patients.
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Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 016719 Yanjuan Gao

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Fordham University, Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2017

    • Additional Credentials

  • License: Florida TPMC7260 / 2026
  • Degree/Diploma from Teachers College, Columbia University Master of Arts in Organizational Psychology / 2014
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I hold a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University and a Master's in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. I also earned my BA in Psychology from the University of California.
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Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745
"
I hold a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Fordham University and a Master's in Organizational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. I also earned my BA in Psychology from the University of California.
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Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Weight Loss
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I support people facing anxiety, trauma, depression, cultural identity concerns, parenting challenges, and relationship issues such as conflict, intimacy, and separation. I also work with couples, new parents, and international or immigrant clients navigating life transitions.
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Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745
"
I support people facing anxiety, trauma, depression, cultural identity concerns, parenting challenges, and relationship issues such as conflict, intimacy, and separation. I also work with couples, new parents, and international or immigrant clients navigating life transitions.
Photo of Yanjuan Gao, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

I also speak

Mandarin

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Single Parent

I also speak

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Adlerian
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Structural Family Therapy
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I use psychodynamic therapy to explore your past and inner world, cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts, dialectical behavior therapy to build skills for emotional regulation, and interpersonal therapy to strengthen your relationships. I provide whole person care in both English and Mandarin.
Photo of Yanjuan Gao, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745
"
I use psychodynamic therapy to explore your past and inner world, cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts, dialectical behavior therapy to build skills for emotional regulation, and interpersonal therapy to strengthen your relationships. I provide whole person care in both English and Mandarin.
Photo of Yanjuan Gao, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
or call with questions - (646) 760-8745

Location

Primary Location

Rivia Mind

New York, NY 10016

(646) 760-8745

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

Rivia Mind

Tampa, FL 33647

(646) 760-8745

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Don't want to wait to hear back? Click "My website" to book your appointment instantly!
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Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (646) 760-8745
"
Don't want to wait to hear back? Click "My website" to book your appointment instantly!
Photo of Yanjuan Gao, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Yanjuan Gao
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MEd, MA, LMHC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (646) 760-8745