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Founder & therapist
Kevin Yu
LMFT · Founder
Online premarital, couples, and individual therapy for working professionals. Before becoming a therapist, Kevin worked in tech.
- Sees clients in
- California · Illinois · New York
- Works with
- Individuals (adults 18+) · Couples · Families
- Sessions
- 50 minutes · video or phone
New to Soulstice? Start with a free 15-minute call.
Approach
In Kevin’s words
My commitment to you is to offer a sanctuary: a place where difficult topics can be explored openly, with respect and without judgment.
Preparing for marriage or navigating the demands of the corporate world can both feel like full-time jobs. I work with motivated individuals and couples who are ready to create meaningful change, whether that means building a strong foundation for marriage, exploring a career shift, or simply improving their day-to-day life.
In our sessions, we’ll address the challenges that matter most to you, from aligning goals and managing conflict to navigating workplace stress, career transitions, and life balance. I understand the pressures that come with being a working professional: I worked in tech before becoming a therapist. It’s interesting how many clients share similar struggles, and I want you to know: you’re seen.
My approach is warm, respectful, and collaborative. I provide a safe, judgment-free space where you can openly explore tough topics, gain new perspectives, and develop practical tools for lasting change. Whether we’re planning for your wedding, mapping out your next career move, or strengthening your personal growth, our work will be tailored to your unique needs, with your feedback guiding every step.
This is about more than solving today’s problems. It’s about creating a foundation for a fulfilling life and relationships that thrive in every season.
What Kevin helps with
Focus areas
Background & credentials
- Education
- Northwestern UniversityMaster of Science (M.S.), Marriage and Family Therapy
- DePaul UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
- Before therapy
- Worked in tech, after earning a finance degree.
- Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)License numbers: California 139631 · Illinois 166.001542 · New York 002080
Why I started Soulstice
From the blog
From a career in tech to founding a practice
Kevin left tech to become a therapist, then built Soulstice on a simple belief: good care depends on supporting the clinicians who provide it.
Read “Why I Started Soulstice”Fees & insurance
Self-pay
$150–$250
per 50-minute session
Insurance accepted
- California
- Aetna, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Illinois
- Aetna, BCBS PPO, Cigna, Illinois Medicaid, Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- New York
- Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UnitedHealthcare
We’ll confirm your cost before your first session. How cost & insurance work · Good Faith Estimate
Outside the office
More about Kevin
“So much room for activities!” Outside the office, Kevin loves to stay active. You can catch him playing basketball, beach volleyball, golf, yoga, and even League of Legends. These activities are part of his self-care routine to keep him grounded and enjoying life.
Our therapists
Meet the other therapists
Each of us brings a different background and focus, and every one of us works online, by video or phone.
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Sara Richmond
AMFT, APCC, LPC
Waitlist open
LGBTQIA+ affirming care, anxiety, depression, and life transitions
Sees clients in CA · IL
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Denise Chan
AMFT
Career transitions, identity, and cultural and family influences. Conversational Cantonese.
Sees clients in CA
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Leon Xue
LMFT, LPC
Couples (communication, trust, intimacy) and anxiety, using EFT and CBT
Sees clients in IL
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Not sure who fits?
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Getting started
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