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Mengnan Lyu

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Accepting clients Last Updated 9 days ago

You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure about who you’re becoming. Maybe you’re juggling school, relationships, or life between cultures—and it’s starting to feel like too much.

I specialize in working with college students and young adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, cultural adjustment, and identity exploration. As a bilingual (English–Mandarin) therapist, I understand how cultural roots and personal growth can sometimes pull us in different directions—and how lonely that can feel.

My approach combines Existential Analysis with evidence-based therapies such as ACT, CBT, and DBT. I meet you with curiosity and compassion, helping you build emotional clarity, self-trust, and balance. Together, we explore the patterns that shape your story and nurture the parts of you ready to grow.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to start therapy. We’ll take it one step at a time, in a space that’s thoughtful, collaborative, and fully yours.


Specialties

Anger management Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Emotional Regulation Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics

In-Network Insurance Plans

Mengnan Lyu is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Aetna Student Health Allegiance Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Mass General Brigham Health Plan Medica Optum Oscar Oxford Providence Health Plan UMR UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResources Wellfleet
Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1952057044

Rates

First session $180
Ongoing sessions $180
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Practice Hours

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Depth Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Existential Feminist Humanistic Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Person-Centered Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Strength-Based Supportive Trauma Focused

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Artists First-Gen Immigrants International LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 5
  • License(s): FL-TPSW6295, NY-100989

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin
  • Race(s): Asian or Asian American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Atheist

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