Nanzi Zheng, M.A.
Doctoral Intern
Pronouns: She/they
Areas of Special Interest Heading link
Immigrant wellbeing, queer wellbeing, trauma, relational concerns, anxiety, depression, OCD, neurodiverse affirming care.
Languages Spoken Heading link
English, Chinese (Mandarin)
What to Expect When Working with Me Heading link
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which emotions, thoughts and behaviors are to be understood in every individual’s unique contexts (e.g., developmental, familial, societal, cultural, environmental, etc.). I also believe that healing and changing comes from connecting and understanding. At the same time, I recognize that it is inherently uncomfortable and vulnerable to be open to sharing and growing. Thus, in therapy, I strive to create a compassionate and empathetic space where it is safe to be curious, observe, reflect and grow. I take an integrative approach to therapy. Although I tend to gravitate towards ACT, relational theory and developmental systems theory, I have been trained in CBT, DBT and other psychodynamic theories; I have also gained exposure to RO-DBT. Given each individual’s needs and responses, I would tailor and adjust treatment to integrate appropriate techniques or approaches from the aforementioned modalities. I hope that we will have the opportunity to work and grow together!
Education and Training Heading link
B.A. in Psychology | University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. & M.S. in Clinical Psychology | Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
About Me Heading link
I was born and raised in China. I moved to the U.S. over a decade ago to study psychology. Outside of work, I love music, horror movies/TV, video games, and creating and crafting (painting, embroidery, creating nail art, and building miniatures). I also love walking and exploring different parts of the city (with a focus on cute stores and good food), and traveling when I can.