Ying Hsu
Ying Hsu
Philosophy of care
Ying loves helping children and adults develop a courageous and self-compassionate view of life. She enjoys helping each person become their better self by discovering they can do more than they ever believed possible, one step at a time. She uses the latest science to foster resilience building, emotional wellness, and the ability to face fear. Ying knows what it is like to overcome anxiety from her own journey of recovery. Ying’s special training in trauma-informed care, mindfulness interventions and exposure-based therapies makes her especially effective with children and teens who have lost their ability to believe they can do difficult things.
Special Interests
Ying is fluent in Mandarin and can readily help those who prefer a Mandarin-speaking therapist. Her experience immigrating from her homeland to the United States gives her a special appreciation for patients experiencing cross-cultural challenges. Ying especially enjoys working with patients and parents whose children have a history of trauma, ADHD, or mood disorders.
Outside the therapy setting, Ying loves hiking, cycling, exploring the city of Chicago, and dancing. In her free time, you can catch her exploring new coffee and tea cafes throughout Chicago.
Experience and Training
Ying completed her Masters of Education from the Pennsylvania State University – Clinical Mental Health in Schools and Communities program. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and solution-focused therapy. She also has experience working with the BIPOC and LGBTQA+ populations and is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Chi Sigma Iota (CSI). Ying has previously worked as a therapist in the Penn State University counseling center, high school district counseling center, college of education and equity office of PSU, and career center.
