David Lai
Psychologist, PhD
Last Updated 24 days ago
I am a licensed clinical mindfulness psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Using a creative synthesis of Western science and Eastern philosophy, I can help you develop a set of tools that enable you to better your life, and truly embrace it. I am also an EMDRIA Certified therapist in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol Misuse or Abuse Anger management Anxiety Bias and Discrimination Career Concerns College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Drug Addiction Emotional Regulation Financial Insecurity Gender Identity Grief and Loss Immigration Stress Impulse Control Perfectionism Race Based Trauma Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Sleep Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Substance Abuse Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
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In-Network Insurance Plans
David Lai is in network for the following plans:
Anthem Carelon UC SHIP ValueOptionsPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1659417012Rates
| First session | $200 |
| Ongoing sessions | $200 |
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.
Locations
Practice Hours
| Monday | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Eclectic EMDR Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Exposure Therapy Insight Therapy Meditation Mind-Body Mindfulness Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Motivational Interviewing Multicultural Psychodynamic Trauma FocusedModalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Activists First-Gen Immigrants International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ People of Color Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluid VeganismMeeting Options
Video sessions available
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 22
- License(s): CA-PSY17205, CA-PSY17205
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: Cantonese, English
- Race(s): Asian or Asian American
- Gender(s): Cisgender, Man
- Sexual Orientation(s): Gay
- Religion(s): Buddhist