PIN-CHIEH LAI
License, Certifications & Training
- Licensed Counseling Psychologist in Taiwan (License No. 005168)
- Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinical Training Program, Taiwan Psychoanalytic Association
- Family Therapy Training (Four-Stage Program), Juo-Shui Family Therapy Institute, Taiwan
- EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Training (USA)
- Additional Training and Clinical Service Experience at:
- St. Louis Children's Hospital, USA
- Parc Provence Memory Care, USA
- Doorways Interfaith AIDS Housing and Services, USA
Education
- M.A. in Art Therapy Counseling, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA
- M.A. in Comparative Literature, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Clinical Experience
- Counseling Psychologist, BetterHelp Clinic
- Counseling Psychologist, Psychological Clinics in Taipei Area
- Full-time Sr. Counseling Psychologist & Clinical Supervisor, Physical and Mental Health Center, National Chengchi University – working with international students mostly
- Full-time Counseling Psychologist, Ming Chuan University – working with international students mostly
- Psychotherapist, HopeSprings Counseling Services, USA
- Behavior Therapist, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, USA
- Guest Speaker, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), National Chengchi University (NCCU), National Taipei University (NTPU), and various educational/public institutions.
Specialties & Areas of Focus
- Global Transitions & Third-Culture Identity
Navigating acute adjustment difficulties, the complexities of over-adaptation, and the sense of placelessness stemming from a history of relocation or a transient lifestyle.
- In-depth Self-Exploration & Integration
Guiding individuals through the process of resolving inner conflicts and integrating fragmented parts of the self to foster personal agency.
- Family Dynamics & Relational Patterns
Examining the impact of family-of-origin and attachment history on current intimate relationships and communication patterns.
- Trauma, Grief & Loss
Processing the long-term effects of emotional neglect, traumatic experiences, and significant life transitions.
- Sexuality & Gender Identity
An inclusive and affirming space for exploring self-identity and navigating societal or internal expectations.
- Emotional Resilience
Practical and deep-seated approaches to managing anxiety, depression, and high-pressure work/life stress.
Therapeutic Orientations
- Psychoanalytic / Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Family and Couples Systems Therapy
- Trauma-informed Care
- Art Therapy
A Message from the Therapist
When life begins to feel more difficult to navigate on your own, psychotherapy can offer a space where feelings that have remained vague may gradually come into words, be heard, and find room to settle. In therapy, I value genuine interactions grounded in curiosity and care. Through thoughtful inquiry, I work with clients to clarify emotional experience and recognize recurring relational patterns. Therapy unfolds in a rhythm that is focused at times and spacious at others—serious in depth, yet not heavy in tone. Over time, what has felt confining may begin to loosen, making way for new directions to emerge.