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Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Sophia Mai

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Let's Connect (609) 849-5532
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You’re driven, capable, and accomplished, or working hard to get there. Yet beneath the success and ambition, you may still struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, or feeling like you’re never doing enough. Many survivors of narcissistic abuse carry these invisible wounds—driven to succeed, yet held back by self-doubt and fear. I specialize in helping individuals heal from the lasting effects of narcissistic relationships. In a warm and compassionate space, we’ll explore your experiences, uncover unhelpful patterns, and rebuild your confidence so you can reconnect with your authentic self.
I specialize in helping professionals, graduate students, and individuals pursuing challenging careers heal from the lasting effects of narcissistic dynamics and reconnect with their authentic selves. Together, we’ll make sense of your life story, restore your sense of confidence, and help you cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Healing from narcissistic abuse or long-term self-doubt takes courage and you don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can be a place where you’re understood without judgment, where your strengths are recognized, and where real change feels possible. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start thriving, I would love to walk alongside you on that journey.
Take the first step to help. Call or Sophia Mai now - (609) 849-5532

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Philadelphia, PA 19104

(609) 849-5532

Jersey City, NJ 07307

PA, NJ, and CT residents and virtual visits ONLY at this time.
I specialize in Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Identity issues as 1st/2nd generation Americans and Trauma and PTSD 
$188 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (609) 849-5532
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My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Philadelphia, PA 19104

(609) 849-5532

Jersey City, NJ 07307

PA, NJ, and CT residents and virtual visits ONLY at this time.
I specialize in Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Identity issues as 1st/2nd generation Americans and Trauma and PTSD 
$188 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $188
  • Couple Sessions $222

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I'd be happy to provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. I accept private pay, if you do not want your insurance company to have your personal data or you would like to see your therapist at a higher frequency, based on your current situation.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532
"
I'd be happy to provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. I accept private pay, if you do not want your insurance company to have your personal data or you would like to see your therapist at a higher frequency, based on your current situation.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37PC00829500 Sophia Mai
    License state differs from primary location state.
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Pennsylvania, M.Phil.Ed in Professional Counseling
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PC010902
  • Certificate from EMDR-trained by EMDR Institute EMDR Basic Training
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Licensed in PA, NJ, and CT.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532
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Licensed in PA, NJ, and CT.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)
  • Identity issues as 1st/2nd generation Americans
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Stress
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Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Depression, Relationship Issues, High-Achieving Professionals, Cross-Cultural Identities
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532
"
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Depression, Relationship Issues, High-Achieving Professionals, Cross-Cultural Identities
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532

3 Endorsements

Mind X Associates
Mind X Associates
Clinical Social Work/TherapistDSWPhDLCSW-SLICSWLCSW
It's my absolute pleasure to recommend Sophia. She is professional, resourceful, and knowledgeable, while very personable and relatable.
Erika June Therapy
Erika June Therapy
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCBC-DMT
Sophia is an incredibly kind and dedicated therapist, and I highly recommend her. She cares deeply about supporting each client she meets, and shows this via her curiosity and desire to learn more about each issue her clients face.
Dr. Tricia Shihui Wang
Dr. Tricia Shihui Wang
PsychologistPhDLPCNCC
I highly recommend Sophia Mai as your therapist. She brings a world of insight, experience, and most importantly, humour into her work.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Cantonese
Mandarin

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Immuno-disorders
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Cantonese
Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Integrative
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use psychodynamic therapy and EMDR in my practice. In your first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and learn about your background and experiences and then decide the most appropriate treatment approaches together.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532
"
I often use psychodynamic therapy and EMDR in my practice. In your first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy and learn about your background and experiences and then decide the most appropriate treatment approaches together.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
or call with questions - (609) 849-5532

Location

Primary Location

Philadelphia, PA 19104

(609) 849-5532

Additional Location

Jersey City, NJ 07307

(609) 849-5532
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PA, NJ, and CT residents and virtual visits ONLY at this time.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (609) 849-5532
"
PA, NJ, and CT residents and virtual visits ONLY at this time.
Photo of Sophia Mai, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Sophia Mai
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (609) 849-5532