Pei Yu
Ed.S., LCPC
Specialties
“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/Hyperactivity 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.”
- 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)