Licensed to practice in California and accepts 53 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Racism and 4 more.
Pai Aromdee
(he/him)
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About me
Hello! My name is Pai and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California and have been practicing for 7 years. As a first-generation Thai-American with working class background, I bring a deep understanding of overcoming hardships and trauma. I have worked in community mental health providing culturally responsive therapeutic services including harm reduction and crisis counseling. Rooted in social justice, my work as a therapist is an extension of my passion in helping others empower themselves and assist in their healing journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will involve learning about what brings you to therapy, understanding your goals, strengths and values. By creating a non-judgmental space, I hope to build rapport and help create a supportive environment for authenticity as we get to know each other.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Using an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens, my approach is to de-stigmatize mental illness while highlighting your strengths and honoring lived experiences. I can be warm yet direct in helping break patterns that are no longer helpful.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Individuals who are navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, trauma (racial trauma and generational trauma), moral injury, PTSD, and grief. Individuals who want concrete strategies to navigate this complex and changing world. This is a collaborative process, we will work together to create plans that is best for you. I will be your fiercest advocate while also holding you accountable.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Racism
Other specialties
Grief
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
Identifies as
Asian / Asian American
Man
Person of Color (POC)
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Shield
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Somatic
Trauma often creates disconnection with the body. I utilize grounding skills to help bring the body and mind back into balance. I will assist in learning to be more aware of the nervous system to return to zone of well being.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFT to help bring more awareness of your emotions, explore them, understand them better, and use them in a way that leads to a healthier life. EFT believes people have an innate desire to seek growth, and can achieve it by exploring emotions that they typically avoid.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help understand the connection between thoughts, feelings, and reactions can influence the way you feel and react to the world. I will help identifying unhelpful patterns and teach helpful coping strategies.
Positive Psychology
I help highlight strengths, heighten gratitude and awareness, encourage connecting with others, and develop the wisdom needed to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
3 ratings with written reviews
January 23, 2026
The intake was very professional and I enjoyed that he took a little bit of time to share his background because I felt like I could relate. I look forward to more sessions.
Verified client, age 45-54
January 17, 2026
He was very genuine and reassuring and comforting. I look forward to my next appointment with him.
Verified client, age 25-34
December 6, 2025
For the initial session, Pai was very throrough in his approach to get to know me and asked pertinent questions to get to the root of the problem. He outlined what is expected of me to get the most out of therapy, and just after one session has made me feel like I have someone on my personal mental health team.