Yiling Zhang

Do you find yourself stuck or pained in relationships – relationships with yourself, others, the world, or your past? The struggle may express itself in loneliness, emptiness, existential concerns, or maladaptive interpersonal patterns. It may manifest as symptoms, such as anxiety, fear, depression, or disordered eating. I strive to create trust in a nonjudgmental and authentic atmosphere, from where we work together to understand and resolve your struggles. Through a collaborative process, we work towards identifying and removing blocks in order for you to live your life with more agency and vitality. I have been trained in different treatment modalities, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Accelerated-Experiential Dynamic Therapy (AEDP), and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). Our work in therapy will be highly individualized, blending insight-oriented, cognitive-behavioral, and emotion-focused approaches. Having trained and worked as a generalist psychologist at several college counseling centers and mental health clinics, I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues and with clients from very diverse backgrounds. In addition to private practice, I work as a staff psychologist at Harvard University Health Services.