Jo was born and raised in China. She lived in Chicago for several years before moving back to China. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a master’s degree in Social Work from The University of Chicago.
Jo has worked as a school counselor in both Chicago’s therapeutic schools and international middle and high schools in Shanghai, China. Jo brings hands-on experience in supporting students’ emotional well-being and navigating complex family dynamics.
Jo works closely with children, families, and schools. She specializes in supporting young people struggling with mood instability, depressive moods, depression, anxiety, and social skills challenges. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Jo focuses on building a benign, trusting relationship. She takes time to understand their unique social and cultural background, helping them discover their sense of belonging, worth, and social-emotional strength within their environment. Jo deeply values partnering with parents and schools, believing that a supportive, compassionate support system is key to children’s mental and physical health.
Jo在中国出生，经过几年在美国学习心理咨询和从事心理咨询工作，Jo回到中国上海在上海的国际学校担任心理咨询师。Jo在处理学生情绪和家庭干预方面都积累了工作经验。Jo是美国持证临床社工，获得了芝加哥大学社会工作硕士学位。
Jo专注在儿童与青少年个人、学校和家庭层面的干预，Jo与经历抑郁情绪、焦虑情绪、社交技能困难、情绪管理等需要额外支持的孩子工作。Jo的工作方式是通过和孩子建立良好的咨询关系，全方位了解孩子个人的文化社会背景，有针对地帮助他们在环境中看到自己的定位和价值，从而建立社交情绪能力。Jo很重视与家长和学校的沟通，环境的支持对孩子的改变也至关重要。