ABOUT
Yongyi Wang, MSW Intern

Yongyi Wang is a Master of Social Work (MSW) student at the University of Michigan

School of Social Work, pursuing the Interpersonal Practice Pathway on the 20-month

schedule. She holds an undergraduate background in psychology, with strong training

in research, academic writing, and human development. Her academic and professional

interests focus on mental health, family dynamics, and the ways social and relational

contexts shape individual well-being.
 

Yongyi has experience in both research and applied settings. During her undergraduate

studies, she conducted research on the role of family support in student development

and completed advanced coursework emphasizing critical analysis and scholarly

writing. She also interned at a counseling center in China, where she assisted with

gathering information related to communication and coordination between adolescents

and their families, and supported the development of educational materials focused on

emotional regulation and healthy relationships.
 

In addition, Yongyi participated in a community-based reading program for

kindergarten-aged children, where she read picture books and engaged directly with

young learners. This experience strengthened her comfort working with children and

deepened her interest in family- and child-centered practice. She is committed to

continued professional growth and is particularly interested in developing skills in

assessment, counseling, and family-focused interventions. Yongyi also has an academic

interest in language learning, including Spanish and Japanese, and values culturally

responsive approaches in mental health practice.