Josephine (Qf) Dai
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MSEd (she, her)
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Available both in-person and online
Brooklyn, NY 11237
I work with teens and adults, some of whom come from emotionally complex families and appear capable on the outside but feel anxious, stuck, overthinking, unseen internally, and stressed about the future, school, work, and relationships. They may be navigating shame, identity shifts, perfectionism, or difficulty setting boundaries. They are ready or motivated to move beyond surface-level coping and are open to insight, emotional depth, and gentle challenge. They seek therapy to learn about themselves, build self-trust, discernment, process loss, and live more intentionally with clearer boundaries and stronger internal stability.
My approach is eclectic, insight-oriented, process-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive. While providing tools to help with emotion management, I encourage my clients to look back to their past experiences and bridge the now and then.
Starting therapy can feel overwhelming. My goal is to do my best to make you feel welcome and comfortable, and to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and warm environment where you feel comfortable staying. No matter whether therapy is for you or not, I value you taking the time to at least try.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- 1199SEIU
- Aetna
- Affinity Health Plan
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- EmblemHealth
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthFirst
- HIP | Health Plan of New York
- Meritain Health
- MetroPlus Health Plan
- Molina Healthcare
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Josephine (Qf) Dai
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MSEd
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / P140054 Supervised by Zhuofan Chen (New York / 016845) Josephine Qiaofei Dai
Josephine (Qf) Dai
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MSEd
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Family Conflict
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Culture Adaptation
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Women's Issues
Josephine (Qf) Dai
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MSEd
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Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Mandarin
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Cantonese ,
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Josephine (Qf) Dai
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MSEd
Email me with questions.
Location
Primary Location
Avenues Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Josephine (Qf) Dai
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP, MSEd