Emily Zhang
Advanced Clinical Intern
Pronouns: Any
Hi! My name is Emily (any pronouns), and I’m currently a therapist in training completing my master’s degree for Mental Health Counseling and Wellness at NYU.
Navigating the world as someone who is both queer and a person of color can feel confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. My hope is to offer a space where you can explore your identity-- with no pressure to have everything figured out. I’m committed to providing therapy that is trauma-informed, anti-racist, gender-affirming, and accessible. I will always work to understand your social, political, and economic contexts, and walk alongside you as you connect with your most authentic self.
I believe that all behaviors—even the ones we label as “problematic”—are often creative strategies for coping with internal struggles. They have carried you to the present– which is something to applaud. In tandem, I believe everyone has an inherent resilience, and we can work together to identify your strengths to develop ways to approach your goal.
My approach is primarily psychodynamic, rooted in attachment theory, and always guided by curiosity and compassion. I’ve worked with neurodivergent adolescents from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds, and that experience has deepened my commitment—both in and outside the therapy room—to fighting for equity and accessibility, especially for those who have been historically underrepresented.
Outside of work, I have a numerous amount of creative hobbies, including animation, chainmail making, and making music. If anything here resonates with you or sparks curiosity, I’d love to hear from you. I’m excited to meet you and hope we can work together to navigate your internal and external worlds with care and empowerment.
