Dr. Vanessa Li

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Dr. Li (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Clinical Services at The Pond. Her clinical practice expertise pertains to working with clients with anxiety, self-doubt, negative intrusive thoughts, and those experiencing life transitions and relational difficulties. She utilizes evidence-based theories including cognitive behavioral (CBT), dialectical behavioral (DBT), psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based modalities, among others. Having lived in Hong Kong and England, Dr. Li is bilingual and prioritizes sensitivity to cultural issues in her clinical practice. Additionally, Dr. Li is engaged in research and advocacy centering on dispelling mental health stigma. She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). She holds a BA in Environmental Studies and MA in Sociology from Brown University, an MA in Psychology from Columbia University, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University.

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