I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in areas of depression, anxiety disorder, life transition, relationship issues and developmental disabilities. I strive to offer a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you explore feelings, decrease stress, build self-compassion, and find more joy and fulfillment in life. Being an Asian immigrant, I understand the struggle from cross-cultural and intergenerational issues, and I work with both English and Mandarin-speaking clients. I also specialize in working with children, teenagers with emotional disturbance and behavioral challenges and their families.I practice a combination of evidence-based modalities including, CBT, DBT, MI, etc. and I adapt my approach resonate with you and your process. We work together to develop awareness and balance within the cognition and behavior, while alleviating painful emotions. I also specialize in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and play therapy for children and family.I provide online psychotherapy to adults, teenagers, and their families. My therapy style is warm, attentive, and nonjudgmental. I am available on weekday evenings and weekends.Find me on the following platforms:Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/min-zhou-new-york-ny/985986Alma: https://secure.helloalma.com/providers/min-zhou/Headway: https://headway.co/providers/min-zhou?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=30682

Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals and families from different age groups and cultural background with challenging behaviors and emotional disturbance under Article 16 Clinic and Article 31 Clinic. Facilitate multiple parent groups under Caregiver Skills Training program developed by WHO and became the Master trainer to train and supervise the fellow group facilitators. Conduct intake/psychosocial evaluations/need assessments for individuals with developmental disabilities to establish eligibility for services through the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).Deliver home-based behavioral therapy utilizing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) model to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities under the New York State Early Intervention Program.Develop individual and group treatment plans and track ongoing progress and outcomesEnsure timely updating of treatment documents utilizing an electronic medical record softwareServe as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in trainings and weekly clinical supervision meetingsMaintain a collaborative relationship with agencies in the community and refer clients as needed

Provide bilingual psychotherapy services to adolescents and adults with mental illness (e.g., depression, anxiety, personality disorder, psychotic disorder) utilizing CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, exposure therapy, mindful practice etc.Co-lead DBT-informed group therapy for Mandarin-speaking patients with schizoaffective and bipolar disorders Conduct intakes, assessments, and provide clinical diagnosis using DSM-5 criteria for new walk-in patients and inpatient referrals Develop and implement comprehensive individual treatment plans and establish therapeutic goals collaboratively with patients, and review and update the treatments plans every three months Provide caseload management activities, included completing progress notes and all required chart documentations within timeframesParticipate weekly case meeting and weekly clinical skills training (DBT, CBT, Trauma informed care, focusing therapy etc.) Prepare and co-present DBT-informed Treatment for Asian-American Immigrants: Recognizing Cultural and Acculturation Factors that Inhibit Change at the psychiatric grand round

Conducted screenings and biopsychosocial assessments for city employees and their family members experiencing emotional stress, marital or family conflicts, problems with alcoholism and substance abuse, elder care, and traumatic eventsAssessed for risk factors to provide crisis intervention and developed short-term counselling services such as MI, and solution-focused and strength-based approachesVisited work sites and co-led support groups for employees who had been affected by a traumatic loss or accident at work.Made outside referrals to appropriate agencies based on clients’ needs and insurance coverages Followed up with clients and referral agencies periodically