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San Francisco, CA 94122
My clients are a wide-range of individuals—running the gamut from creative filmmakers to successful software engineers—and many are members of the BIPOC and AAPI community that struggle with work stress, ethnic identity, grief, relationship issues and family-of-origin difficulties. Many of my clients remark how quickly the awkwardness fades and appreciate our friendly, professional collaboration. Therapy is hard enough; it's easier when you actually like your shrink.
I hold a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, a practitioner doctorate degree (vs. a PhD, an academic one) and the highest level of training offered for therapists. In addition, I have a wide range of work experience, including leading community mental health clinics, running psych emergency calls as an EMT, and being assigned interviews as a magazine journalist.
What I do for clients: I am compassionate, comforting you in modalities informed by the most effective psychological theories and interventions, and earn your trust. I give it back, using that trust to help you feel more compassionate to yourself and rebuild trust with yourself. Schedule an initial session at liminalspace.io. I am confident I can help.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94122

(628) 215-4774
My website
I offer teletherapy in the comfort of your own home, company meeting room, or car seat. I'm available most weekdays and from 12-6PM PST.
I specialize in Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (628) 215-4774
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

San Francisco, CA 94122

(628) 215-4774
My website
I offer teletherapy in the comfort of your own home, company meeting room, or car seat. I'm available most weekdays and from 12-6PM PST.
I specialize in Mood Disorders, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Lyra EAP
  • Out of Network
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I am in-network for Aetna and a Lyra Health provider. I provide a superbill for out-of-network clients to seek reimbursement.
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James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774
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I am in-network for Aetna and a Lyra Health provider. I provide a superbill for out-of-network clients to seek reimbursement.
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James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY32947 James Y Lee
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I have over 10 years of experience counseling, and I've been mentored by the best, including those of us redefining psych emergency response in San Francisco, integrating indigenous healing in tribal communities, and championing Eastern thought in activism and the field of psychology.
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD
James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774
"
I have over 10 years of experience counseling, and I've been mentored by the best, including those of us redefining psych emergency response in San Francisco, integrating indigenous healing in tribal communities, and championing Eastern thought in activism and the field of psychology.
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James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Burnout, work stress
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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At the end of our teletherapy sessions, clients will get a better understanding of managing their own negative thoughts and difficult emotions, clarity in relationships, and better direction over their lives.
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD
James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774
"
At the end of our teletherapy sessions, clients will get a better understanding of managing their own negative thoughts and difficult emotions, clarity in relationships, and better direction over their lives.
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD
James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Pacific Islander

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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Therapy is usually seen as a spectrum with traditional talk therapy that's insight-focused (having those "ah ha!" moments) on one side and behavioral-based therapy ("do this instead") on the other. I will match how you use the therapeutic space and sprinkle some challenge from the other side.
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD
James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774
"
Therapy is usually seen as a spectrum with traditional talk therapy that's insight-focused (having those "ah ha!" moments) on one side and behavioral-based therapy ("do this instead") on the other. I will match how you use the therapeutic space and sprinkle some challenge from the other side.
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD
James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
or call with questions - (628) 215-4774

Location

Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94122

(628) 215-4774
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I offer teletherapy in the comfort of your own home, company meeting room, or car seat. I'm available most weekdays and from 12-6PM PST.
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD
James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (628) 215-4774
"
I offer teletherapy in the comfort of your own home, company meeting room, or car seat. I'm available most weekdays and from 12-6PM PST.
Photo of James Y Lee, Psychologist, PsyD
James Y Lee
Psychologist, PsyD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (628) 215-4774