Licensed to practice in California and accepts 52 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Racism and 4 more.
(he/him)
Clients say this provider is
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cash - $120 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Health Net (Medi-Cal)
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
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)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 17, 2026
He was very genuine and reassuring and comforting. I look forward to my next appointment with him.
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.