LMFT
Siyi Lai, LMFT
Therapist in New York
Siyi is a LMFT therapist in New York.
- 4+ years of experience
- Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
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About Siyi
Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, Siyi works with clients on a range of concerns including stress and anxiety, intimacy-related issues, attachment and abandonment struggles, body image, blended family challenges, and explorations of kink and alternative sex culture. Based in New York, she brings a thoughtful, sex-positive perspective to therapy and supports both individual and couples work. Her aim is to guide clients through self-discovery and practical change, helping them identify values, set boundaries, and cultivate more meaningful connection in their lives.
Attachment and Intimacy Focused Care Online
Attachment-informed work helps clients identify and understand patterns that developed from early relationships and now influence trust, closeness, and responses to abandonment or avoidance. This approach supports people in recognizing relational triggers and building more secure ways of relating that improve communication and emotional connection.
A sex-positive, kink-affirming approach offers a respectful space to explore sexual expression, intimacy, and alternative sex culture without judgment. It helps clients and couples navigate consent, boundaries, desire differences, and relationship dynamics related to BDSM and other non-normative practices while promoting healthier sexual well-being.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and the therapist collaborates with each client to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adapt techniques and focus areas over time so treatment aligns with practical outcomes and personal values.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules and for clients who prefer remote care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of sessions, access therapy from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each phase of work.
Frequently asked questions
How much experience does Siyi Lai have?
Siyi Lai has 4 years of clinical experience.
Is Siyi Lai a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: NY LMFT 002614.
In which languages does Siyi Lai provide therapy?
Siyi Lai provides therapy in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Where is Siyi Lai located?
Siyi Lai is located in New York.
How can I work with Siyi Lai as my therapist?
You can work with Siyi Lai through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Siyi Lai work with international clients?
Siyi Lai does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Siyi Lai cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese