Pei Yu
Ed.S., LCPC
Specialties
“I am dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming environment where clients feel supported in navigating their personal growth and mental health challenges. I truly enjoy working with children and adolescents, guiding them through their unique challenges and witnessing their growth. It’s incredibly rewarding to help them build resilience, confidence, and a strong sense of self as they navigate life’s complexities.”
General Mental Health Issues
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Child Behavioral and Mood-Related Issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
- Attention-Deficit and Hyper-activity Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Additional Areas
- LGBTQ+ Related Issues
- Anger Management
- Academic or Educational Problems
- Peer Relationships
- Behavioral Issues
- School Refusal
- Grief and Loss
- Social Skills
- Acculturation Difficulties
- Low Self-Esteem
- Parent-Child Relationship Issues
- Personal History of Self-Harm
- Stress Management
- Phase of Life Issues
- Parenting Training
Educational Background
“In high school, I attended an arts-focused school to study music, driven by my deep belief in its healing power. Music and art have always been my preferred forms of self-expression, and they remain passions close to my heart. During graduate school, while pursuing clinical mental health counseling, I discovered how to merge these creative outlets with therapeutic practices. This combination became a transformative way to not only foster healing but also help others in meaningful and imaginative ways. I integrate evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, and unique expressive art therapies like origami.”
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) – Illinois
- Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Loyola University Chicago
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology – University of Missouri – Kansas City
Professional Experience
“With over a decade of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, I’ve had the privilege of supporting them through some of life’s most challenging moments. As a trilingual therapist fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese (Hokkien), I am able to connect with a diverse range of clients, ensuring language is never a barrier to care. I am dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and positive change by providing a safe, compassionate space for healing and development.”
- Child and Adolescent Outpatient Therapist – Family Service Association of Greater Elgin
- School-based Therapist – Passage Charter School
- Outpatient Therapist and Intern – Asian Human Services
- Group Leader – Origami Workshop for Children, Family Service Association of Greater Elgin
- Group Leader – Art Therapy Group for Children, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Group for Adults, Asian Human Services
- Presenter – Multicultural Training for DCFS Staff
- Special Education Intern– Oakton Elementary School
Theoretical Approaches:
- Art Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Person-Centered Approach
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Behavioral Approaches
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)