Victoria Lai, MA, AMFT
Adults, Couples & teens.
Virtual & In-person
Sharing your personal life with a therapist can be scary. I am someone who has been in the client’s chair at different stages of my life, so I get it. It’s terrifying to be vulnerable; and yet, when it happens, so much beauty and healing can emerge. I invite you to come as open as you can be, and in the moments it feels like too much, I’ll be there to hold the heaviness alongside you. We’ll practice what it’s like to give your nervous system a break and show your body what safety feels like (usually very uncomfortable at first, but we’ll work on it together).
As a therapist, I find fulfillment in working on identity development, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and childhood trauma.
My clients are often of various body sizes, first/second generation-American in their migrant families, the first to go to college, BIPOC, multi-racial, queer if not questioning, and/or the eldest "caretaker" of the family. Wherever you come from and however you identify, my goal is to provide a safe and welcoming space for you to simply be.
In my approach, I draw from psychodynamic theory, feminist/multicultural theory, somatics, Internal Family Systems (IFS or parts work), relational, and the here-and-now perspective, while tailoring my methods accordingly to fit your needs. At the core of my work, I believe what happens in the therapeutic relationship can reflect dynamics in your outside world.
My role isn’t to offer advice or tell you what to do. Instead, I’m here to help you explore, understand, and find your own way forward.
Through my process-oriented approach, you can expect to gain insight into your inter/intra-personal patterns, develop a stronger sense of self and connection to your emotions, and live a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic to you. Creating the space to make this happen is an incredible gift I’m honored to provide. When you're ready, I’d be honored to support your journey toward lasting growth and self-discovery.
FAQs
What is your cancellation policy?
As a small but mighty practice, we believe that clinicians should be able to rely on a
predictable schedule and income. We understand that things come up, often difficult things,
but the foundation of our cancellation policy centers the livelihood of our clinicians and the
ability to continue providing our services to all of our treasured clients.
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For weekly clients, your credit card will be charged the full fee of the session if you cancel
within 48 hours and we are not able to re-schedule during the same week.
For bi-weekly clients, sessions must rescheduled within prior to your next session
or the full fee is charged. Bi-weekly clients are also automatically leveled to the clinicians
current full fee.
No shows are automatically charged the full fee.
How long is each individual session and how frequently do I attend?
Each 50-minute psychotherapy session is typically attended weekly, although this
recommendation may be adapted to your specific needs.
Do you accept insurance?
While we do not currently accept insurance, we can provide you with a Superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Please check with your insurance company to determine the rate at which you are eligible to be reimbursed.​