Dr. Youmeizi Peng
Doctor of School Psychology
Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP)
Dr. Youmeizi Peng received her Doctorate in School Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She recently completed postdoctoral fellowship at Mailman School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami. She found her love and passion working with families and children with behavioral concerns during her doctoral training. Dr. Peng also specializes in psychological and psychoeducational evaluation to clients aged between 2-18 years old. She can speak fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.
Therapeutic Specialties
Anxiety Disorders, Autism / Aspergers, ADHD, Children Behavior Issues, Coping Skills, Parenting, Self Esteem, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation, Adolescents Concerns, Psychological and Psychoeducational Evaluation
What is important to you, for your client to feel, when working with you?
It is important for my clients to feel heard and understood.
Who do you believe you are for a client as they manage their problems?
I believe my client is the expert. My role is like a hiking stick to provide support in times of need and to learn to appreciate all the ups and downs through the journey.
What drives your passion for seeing clients?
It brings me tremendous joy to watch my clients grow and succeed.
How do you believe clients "get better"?
I believe clients "get better" by having more insights about themselves and the situations they are in, and by giving themselves time to heal.
"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be... I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds." Carl Rogers
Mental Health Department
Education
Liberty University, Bachelors in Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, Masters in School Psychology
Nova Southeastern University, Doctorate in School Psychology
Client Age Range
Children (2-6), Children (6-12), Teens (13-17)
Languages Spoken
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Personal Hobbies
When I am not working, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and hanging out with friends and families.