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Mengnan Lyu(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
New YorkFlorida
Anxiety -Cultural adjustment-Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health-Self-esteem- Stress management- Work stress-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Mengnan earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. She has five years of experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds in various social service and mental health settings. As a bilingual (Mandarin) Licensed Master Social Worker, Mengnan aims to create a non-judgmental and culturally sensitive space and develop authentic therapeutic relationships to help people embrace their individualities and impermanence.

Mengnan has supported international students, young professionals, and adults in transitioning stages to overcome barriers, achieve goals, and clarify values toward a meaningful and full life.

Mengnan’s approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy

She specializes in immigration/acculturation, cultural issues, stress management, self-esteem, anxiety, and workplace issues.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 4 years

Rivia Mind, Therapist , LMSW

Columbia University School of Social Work, Master of Social Work, 2020
Beijing Normal University, Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, 2018

Licensure

New York: 113117-01 - Florida: TPIC241

Languages

English, Mandarin

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • AvMed
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$225 (55min)
  • Initial session:$200 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed