About Andrea

Welcome! My name is Andrea Lai (she/her), and I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to show up as they are. 

I completed my Master of Social Work from Columbia University, where I specialized in leadership, management, and entrepreneurship for social justice. My background includes supporting young adults through crisis, challenging emotions, and life circumstances. I value cultural humility and responsiveness, recognizing how our identities, cultures, and lived experiences shape how we navigate the world.

My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and collaborative, helping clients build on their existing strengths and find a path forward that feels meaningful and authentic to them.

I primarily work with adults navigating life transitions, identity, relationships, self-esteem, and external expectations. I’m also passionate about supporting the Asian American and neurodivergent communities.
 

Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time with loved ones, playing tennis, gardening, spending time in nature, and traveling to explore different foods and cuisines.