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

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Start with a Free 20-Minute Consultation Choosing a therapist is personal, and finding the right fit matters more than almost anything else in this… Posted on: July 16, 2026
Getting to Know the Many Parts of You Have you ever noticed that one part of you wants rest while another pushes you to keep going? Or a part that l… Posted on: July 2, 2026
What Is Attachment-Focused EMDR? Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) is a trauma therapy designed for people whose wounds began early, in the context… Posted on: June 18, 2026

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154 Santa Clara Ave Oakland 94610-1323
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed

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