Lingwei Wu, LCSW

Lingwei Wu, LCSW, is a bilingual (Mandarin) psychodynamic psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker practicing in the state of New York and New Jersey. Grounded in psychoanalytic theory, Lingwei brings a nuanced understanding of bicultural identity to her therapeutic approach, helping clients navigate the complexities of their inner and outer worlds with depth and empathy.

Before developing her interest in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, Lingwei worked as a frontline social worker on the inpatient psychiatric unit at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. There, she gained deep experience working with the SMI (serious mental illness) population, which shaped her clinical perspective. Concurrently, she served as a clinician at a community-based outpatient mental health clinic, providing care to Chinese patients across a wide spectrum of psychiatric diagnoses.

Lingwei has extensive experience supporting East Asian immigrants, particularly those navigating complex family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and cultural adaptation. Her clinical work focuses on addressing the unique psychosocial stressors faced by this population, including acculturation conflicts, shifting familial role expectations, and the tension between traditional values and modern identity. Integrating a culturally sensitive framework with psychoanalytic insight, she helps clients explore unconscious desires, wishes, and fantasies—deepening self-awareness to resolve family conflicts, establish healthier boundaries, and cultivate resilience while honoring their cultural heritage.