Mengnan Lyu, LCSW

You might be feeling overwhelmed by constant pressure, caught in cycles of perfectionism, or navigating the quiet anxiety of life transitions. Perhaps you’re balancing academic or career demands, complex relationships, or living between cultures, and it’s getting harder to carry it all alone.

I specialize in supporting college and graduate students, international scholars, and young professionals working through anxiety, self-doubt, cultural adjustment, and identity integration. As a bilingual (English–Mandarin) therapist, I bring a sensitive eye to how cultural contexts, family dynamics, and societal expectations shape your life. I honor your lived experience with deep curiosity, walking with you as you explore what these influences mean to you without making assumptions or forcing you to fit into standard boxes.

My approach uniquely integrates Existential Analysis with evidence-based frameworks like ACT, CBT, and DBT. This means we won't just stop at managing symptoms or learning coping strategies; we’ll also focus on helping you reconnect with yourself, clarify what truly matters to you, and build the internal grounding to live with greater authenticity and purpose.

You don’t have to carry everything by yourself or have it all figured out to begin. Reach out today for a free initial consultation, and let’s take the first step together in a safe, collaborative space that is entirely yours.