Ching-Wen (May) Sun, MA

Ching-Wen (May) Sun, MA

Psychotherapist
NY
5.00
“My visit with May was outstanding. Her compassion, professionalism, and genuine care made me feel completely supported. She also created a safe, welcoming space where I felt heard and understood. I hope other people can seek meaningful and effective mental health support from her service.”
MD
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“My visit with May was outstanding. Her compassion, professionalism, and genuine care made me feel completely supported. She also created a safe, welcoming space where I felt heard and understood. I hope other people can seek meaningful and effective mental health support from her service.”
MDLess than 1 year ago
“It was great as usual. I always feel heard and callbacks to previous sessions show attention and a thoughtfulness to what is shared. It is very easy to talk to her and just feels like a regular conversation. I feel like I am in a very safe space and can speak freely as I wish without the worry of holding back.”
JTLess than 1 year ago

About Ching-Wen (May) Sun

Focus areas

Couples Therapy
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Gottman Method

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Getting to know Ching-Wen (May) Sun

* WE DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGMENT *ONLY ACCEPT COUPLE CLIENTS NOW We all have experience with relationships, e.g. relationship with self, relationship with our partner, relationship with out family. Our experiences can form how we approach interpersonal interactions; it can also be a mirror to ourselves. Why my partner does not listen/ understand? How can we deal with fights and disagreements? How I can communicate with my partner? How I can handle my insecurity? Why I have done so much but the relationship is not working? It is normal for people to have these questions. In couple counseling, I work with couples to figure out the myths and find a comfortable status between the two, no matter it means to be together or to separate. Together, we explore the relational patterns, communication skills, attachment styles and process the feelings in the dynamic.

What should a new client know about working with you?

At the beginning of therapy, the focus will be clients and I getting to know each other, establishing trust and rapport and learning more about the presenting issues. I usually cater the therapeutic approaches to each client’s unique needs therefore each client’s session will look different. In general, my communication style is natural, supportive, and non-judgmental. The sessions can be structured or non-structured. This is a collaborative process and we can explore how we can best use the time of therapy.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

The therapy process is like rowing a boat together to reach the destination. We look at the status of the boat (current condition), the history of the boat (past experiences/roots); we discuss potential directions (ways to improve), we try to figure out where we want to go (expectations/goals).

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $100 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $90 for 60 minutes
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More information on payments and coverage

Next Steps After Booking Through Zocdoc: Insurance verification- We will start the insurance verification process immediately after you book the appointment via Zocdoc. After insurance verification is complete, we will contact you by phone or email. Please pay close attention to your email and phone. Intake Forms – we will send your patient intake forms through SimplePractice. Please complete these forms before your session. Video appointment- we will send you a link to access the video session through Simple Practice. Cancellation/No Show Policy: Please remember to cancel or reschedule 48 hours in advance. You will be responsible for the fee of $100 if cancellation is less than 48 hours. Rescheduling is allowed for appointments within the same week, but therapists’ rescheduling availability is not guaranteed. If you don’t show up or show up later than 15mins of the session start time, you will be charged for $100 no-show fee.

Popular visit reasons

Autism
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Couples Conflict Resolution
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Psychotherapy
Therapy
Autism
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Couples Conflict Resolution
Couples Therapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • New York University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
  • University of Sussex, Master's in Clinical Psychology

Awards and publications

  • https://doi.org/10.1002/pchj.485
  • https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.06.069

NPI number

1619713872

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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My visit with May was outstanding. Her compassion, professionalism, and genuine care made me feel completely supported. She also created a safe, welcoming space where I felt heard and understood. I hope other people can seek meaningful and effective mental health support from her service.
It was great as usual. I always feel heard and callbacks to previous sessions show attention and a thoughtfulness to what is shared. It is very easy to talk to her and just feels like a regular conversation. I feel like I am in a very safe space and can speak freely as I wish without the worry of holding back.
It was great as usual. I always feel heard and callbacks to previous sessions show attention and a thoughtfulness to what is being shared. It is very easy to talk to her and feels like a regular conversation. I feel like it's a safe space and can talk freely as I wish without worrying about holding back anything.
Ching Wen Sun (May) is a thoughtful and compassionate therapist. She's a great listener who creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to open up. What sets her apart is her ability to gently guide me to reflect on thoughts and patterns I wouldn’t have noticed on my own. Her insights have helped me understand myself better and approach challenges with more clarity and self-awareness.
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What languages does Ching-Wen (May) Sun speak?

Ching-Wen (May) Sun speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).

How do patients rate Ching-Wen (May) Sun in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Ching-Wen (May) Sun. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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