- Relationship struggles
- Intimacy concerns
- Blended household issues
About Siyi
Siyi Lai is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in New York with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Siyi also lists blended family issues among her focus areas and speaks English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Siyi draws on professional training and her own life experience to help people talk through sexual well-being and relationship challenges. Sessions are straightforward. Conversations include what matters to the client, patterns that get in the way, and small steps to try between meetings.
She often addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, control issues, and communication problems. Siyi also names work with people navigating BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, as well as gender dysphoria related concerns. Practical topics such as divorce, separation, and caregiver stress are included in her caseload.
In therapy she focuses on clear, behavior-focused strategies and on understanding how past relationships shape current reactions. Siyi helps clients notice recurring patterns and test new ways of relating. She supports building steadier communication and clearer boundaries so everyday interactions feel more manageable.
People meet her for short-term work on a specific problem or for longer exploration of relationship patterns. To begin, a prospective client completes a matching questionnaire and schedules a first session to determine goals and next steps.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Many of the techniques Siyi uses are evidence-based and focus on practical change. One approach concentrates on attachment patterns and what they mean for current relationships. It helps people see how early bonds influence trust, closeness, and reactions in adult partnerships.Another thread of work emphasizes behavioral strategies for communication and boundary-setting. This involves rehearsing new ways to speak up, managing intense emotions in the moment, and trying small experiments between sessions to test different responses.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and preferences during the first sessions and adjust methods as progress is tracked. Decisions about pacing, focus, and techniques happen together so the plan fits the person's needs.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in during a break or a session that avoids travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how to schedule sessions that match daily routines and practical constraints.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include blended family issues, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, and communication problems.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical, behavior-focused work. Conversations typically look at patterns, communication, and small changes to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on relationship and intimacy concerns, as well as related issues like caregiver stress and divorce.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) registered in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.