Kai Qiu
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Sometimes life feels like too much—too loud on the outside, too heavy on the inside. You’ve tried to stay strong, to think your way through it, yet the same ache returns in quieter moments.
Therapy with me begins by softening, not striving. We’ll ground through your body and breath, using mindfulness and IFS to understand the parts of you that carry pain, worry, or longing.
I see both your pain and your strength, and I believe healing happens when you begin to trust your own rhythm again.
Our work is not only about understanding yourself, but also about living with more warmth, boundaries, and inner peace.
I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges by creating a safe, supportive space for self-exploration. Using a psychodynamic, relational, and emotionally focused approach, we’ll uncover how your past shapes current struggles. I also integrate acceptance and narrative therapy to help you reshape your story.
It’s hard to face life’s challenges alone. You might feel stuck, misunderstood, or unsure of how to move forward. I’m here to listen with compassion and curiosity, helping you explore your thoughts, emotions, and relationships without judgment. Together, we’ll work to make sense of your experiences, uncover your strengths, and create lasting change.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Kai Qiu
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New York / P138014 Supervised by Ekaterina Baksheeva (New York / 094511) Kai Qiu
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended Teachers College - Columbia University, Master, Graduated 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Kai Qiu
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Kai Qiu
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Black and African American
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Imago
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Kai Qiu
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
Nearby Areas
Kai Qiu
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP