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- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment and control
- BDSM and kink topics
About Siyi
Siyi Lai, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in New York, has four years of clinical experience and focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She describes her work as supporting sexual well-being and helping people build deeper connection and personal strength. Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Lai uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address attachment concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues. She helps people talk through avoidant personality patterns and control issues. She also supports those navigating gender dysphoria, body image concerns, guilt and shame, and forgiveness.
Her practice includes attention to relationship patterns and sexual culture topics like BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. She works with people facing communication problems, intimacy struggles, and blended family issues related to divorce or separation. Caregiver stress and family of origin problems are also part of her caseload.
Lai draws on both professional training and personal life experience when working with individuals and couples seeking improved sexual well-being and connection. Her sessions aim to build practical skills for communication and self-understanding. She frames therapy as a collaborative process where clear goals guide the work.
Clients who want to begin can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to remote care
Many of the evidence-based techniques Siyi Lai uses focus on clear behaviors and communication. One approach involves working on attachment patterns by identifying how past relationships shape current trust and closeness; this helps with abandonment and attachment issues. Another approach teaches concrete communication and coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, and relationship conflicts; these techniques aim to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day interactions.Finding the best approach is presented as a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and propose methods to try. Sessions can be adjusted over time based on what is working for the client.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or in-person meetings are available. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow a quicker check-in when life is hectic. They also let people connect with a licensed professional from where they are, which can help maintain consistency during periods of change.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, and gender dysphoria.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and describes the work as collaborative. The focus is on practical skills for communication and self-understanding.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a clinician. Her background also includes personal life experience that she brings into sessions.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.