Laura Bai Therapy

I specialize in helping Asian-Americans heal from intergenerational trauma and thrive in relationships and careers. This trauma often shows up as perfectionism, burnout, emotional caretaking, relationship conflicts, and emotional disconnection. I bring both deep cultural understanding and lived experience to the healing process. Born in China and immigrating to the US at age eight, I understand these struggles firsthand. My own perfectionist tendencies left me burned out and disconnected in my first career. This catalyzed my therapeutic journey, where I discovered and began healing from intergenerational trauma. My personal transformation deepens my ability to guide others, and I look forward to supporting your healing journey.

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Customer's reviews

How can you tell the difference between an adequate and a good psychotherapist? Consumer reviews can be unreliable because therapy is a personal experience influenced by many factors. As a couples therapist specializing in high-conflict relationships affected by ADHD, I have high standards for therapists. I look for qualities like skill, compassion, integrity, humility, patience, and curiosity, all of which Laura Bai possesses. Since we began collaborating in 2022, Laura and I have helped many couples and individuals reconnect. Her openness to different perspectives and commitment to self-growth are deeply impressive, and her clients likely benefit from her hard work without fully realizing it. Recently, I saw her calming office in Oakland over Zoom, and it made me want to visit in person! ~ Yi M
Laura is a warm, caring, and experienced clinician. She is professional and passionated about helping clients heal and grow. I highly recommend her. ~ Margaret A

Blog

Identity & Cultural Navigation Navigating multiple identities as an Asian-American can feel like walking between worlds. I provide specialized suppo… Posted on: November 27, 2025
Parts Work for Inner Harmony We all have different parts of ourselves - the achiever, the dreamer, the worrier. Through parts work, I help clients i… Posted on: November 20, 2025
Depression & Disconnection Support Feeling disconnected can be especially challenging when cultural stigma adds another layer. I provide compassiona… Posted on: November 13, 2025

Contact information

Address
154 Santa Clara Ave Oakland 94610-1323
Sunday Closed
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Closed