Heidi Li, PsyD
Psychologist
Pronouns: She/They
Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Who I Work With: All students
How I work with students: I take an empathetic and collaborative approach with students to meet their needs and support their personal growth. I use a variety of mindfulness-based techniques to help student keep in touch with their thoughts and feelings, as well as identify and focus on their values in life. As a counselor striving to provide culturally sensitive and social justice oriented service to the students, I explore the impact of oppression on students with different marginalized identities and empower them to succeed in UW.
Professional interests: Anxiety Disorder; Life Transitions; Gender Affirming Care; Self-Esteem; Racial; Cultural Competency; Burnout; Systemic Oppression; Immigration and Acculturation Issues; Polyamorous or Open Relationships; Family Conflicts; Stress; Interpersonal Effectiveness.
What Therapy Can Look Like: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Dialectical Behavioral Therapy; Stress management / Relaxation skills; Psychoeducation; Lifestyle management; Assist with referrals; Treatment planning; Safety planning.
Approach to wellness: I love spending time with my friends and family, as well as with myself. Also, as a nerd, I enjoy indulging myself into the world of creativity and fantasy through anime, comic, cosplay, and novels.
Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
License #PY61243862 (WA).
