Jiayi Shao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
Accepting clients
Last Updated 30+ days ago
Many of the clients I work best with are international students navigating life far from home—often balancing academic pressure, cultural adjustment, and questions of identity and belonging, all while holding emotions they may not feel safe expressing elsewhere. They may appear high-functioning on the outside, yet feel disconnected, lonely, or uncertain inside. Our work together offers a space to slow down, make sense of what they’re carrying, and reconnect with parts of themselves that have been silenced or split across languages, cultures, or expectations.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Bias and Discrimination Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Career Concerns Chronic Medical Condition College adjustment Cultural Adjustment Depression Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Executive Functions Existential Challenges / Crises Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Life Transitions Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Perfectionism Personality Disorders Racial Identity Relationship Issues Religion or Spirituality Self-esteem Self-harm Sexual Assault Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social Anxiety Social Isolation Stress Stress from Academics Suicidality Trauma & PTSDInsurance & Payment
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In-Network Insurance Plans
Jiayi Shao is not an in-network provider for any insurance plans.
Some insurance plans have out-of-network benefits that cover part of the cost of these visits.
Paperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Rates
| First session | $200 |
| Ongoing sessions | $200 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Depth Therapy Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) EMDR Emotionally Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Relational Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples Family IndividualsAge Groups
Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
First-Gen Immigrants International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse People of Color Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Video sessions available
In-person sessions available
Qualifications
- License(s): NY-016838
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin
- Race(s): Asian or Asian American
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Queer
- Religion(s): Buddhist