Yushi Wang (she/her), a compassionate advocate for mental health and the founder of Aspire Counseling Associates. With over a decade of dedicated service in New York and New Jersey, Yushi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice as a bilingual psychotherapist, Yushi is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Yushi understands the importance of cultural sensitivity and integration in mental health care. She is committed to providing a safe and nonjudgmental space where individuals can explore their challenges and strengths freely. Guided by a person-centered philosophy, Yushi meets her clients where they are in their journey, empowering them to navigate life's complexities with resilience and insight.

Specializing in working with adults to address a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, relationship dynamics, identity issues, adjustment issues, work / academic functioning, first-generation immigration challenges, multiculturalism, and crisis intervention. Through her empathetic and strengths-based approach, she fosters healing and growth, helping her clients cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and their experiences.

In addition to her therapeutic work, Yushi brings a unique perspective to Aspire with an MBA concentrating in Leadership and Strategy. Yushi believes in bridging mental health and leadership, empowering leaders to navigate challenges with resilience, empathy, and strategic foresight. Through practical skills and thought-provoking discussions, Yushi equips leaders with the tools they need for personal and organizational growth.

Whether you're seeking support in navigating life transitions, managing mental health concerns, simply exploring personal growth or leadership styles, Yushi is committed to accompanying you on your journey to wellness.

Education:

  • M.B.A., Rutgers University in New Brunswick

  • M.S.W., Rutgers University in New Brunswick

  • B.A., Psychology, Rutgers University in New Brunswick

Evidence-based trainings:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for OCD

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)

Published articles:

  • Gao, N., Eissenstat, S.J., Wacha-Montes, A., & Wang, Y. (2022). The experiences and impact on wellness among International Students in the United States during COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of American College Health.

  • Keane B.P., Silverstein S.M., Wang Y., Roche M.W., Papathomas T.V. Seeing more clearly through psychosis: Depth inversion illusions are normal in bipolar disorder but reduced in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research. 2016 Oct;176(2-3):485-492.

  • Silverstein S.M., Keane B.P., Wang Y., Mikkilineni D., Paterno D., Papathomas T.V., Feigenson K.  Effects of short-term inpatient treatment on sensitivity to a size contrast illusion in first-episode psychosis and multiple-episode schizophrenia. Frontiers in Psychology. 2013 July.

  • Keane B.P., Silverstein S.M., Wang Y., Papathomas T.V. Reduced depth inversion illusions in schizophrenia are state-specific and occur for multiple object types and viewing conditions. Journal of Abnormal Psychology. 2013 May; 122(2), 506-12.

  • Silverstein S.M., Wang Y., Roche M.W. Base rates, blindness, and schizophrenia. Frontiers in Psychology, 4, 157. Epub 2013 Apr 03.

  • Silverstein S.M., Wang Y., Keane B.P. Cognitive and neuroplasticity mechanisms by which congenital or early blindness may confer a protective effect against schizophrenia. Frontiers in Psychology. 2013 Jan 21.