Dr. Sidai Dong, PhD, LP

Dr. Sidai Dong, PhD, LP

Psychotherapist
TX
5.00
“I highly recommend Dr. Dong to anyone seeking a compassionate, skilled, and reliable mental health professional. Dr. Dong created a warm, nonjudgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood. She asked insightful questions that helped me uncover patterns and reframe challenges in a healthier way. ”
SY
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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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“I highly recommend Dr. Dong to anyone seeking a compassionate, skilled, and reliable mental health professional. Dr. Dong created a warm, nonjudgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood. She asked insightful questions that helped me uncover patterns and reframe challenges in a healthier way. ”
SYLess than 1 year ago

About Dr. Sidai Dong

Focus areas

Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Self Esteem Issues
Anxiety
Life Transition
Young Adult Issues
Couples Therapy
Personal Development Counseling

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Getting to know Dr. Sidai Dong

Feeling stressed, anxious, or burned out? Facing big changes in life? Having relationship issues? Struggling with study, work, or daily life events? In my clinical work, I have learned that people often struggle with psychological problems because they find it difficult to achieve balance in life. This includes balancing expectations and realities, others’ expectations and clients’ values, work and family, and more. Balancing life looks different for each person, depending on many client variables and other contextual factors. Each person’s experiences are unique and require an embrace of flexibility. I hold a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University, which has equipped me to support clients in navigating these challenges with empathy and expertise. I don't prescribe medication.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I don't prescribe medication. I view therapy as a collaborative experience. I want to create a safe, warm, and supportive environment and provide clients individualized opportunities to explore their values, find strength and flexibility, and balance between acceptance and changes.In these intimate therapeutic processes, I see my role as a listener, a helper, a monitor, and cheerleader. I hope to take my clients on a journey where they get to grow and explore themselves. I hope to assist them in finding autonomy, making decisions for themselves, and working hard to fulfill their goals. I also hope to show them the importance of a sense of belonging and fostering warmth, love, and care.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

I often use Integrative therapy in my practice, I also focusing on person-centered, multicultural and evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, and DBT. I also utilize insight-oriented, strengths-based, relational, and self-compassion approaches. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress.

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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $180 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $180 for 50 minutes
  • Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay

More information on payments and coverage

I also work with out-of-network clients with limited sliding scale slots available.

Popular visit reasons

Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Texas A&M University, PhD in Counseling Psychology

Professional memberships

  • American Psychological Association

NPI number

1710733134

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I highly recommend Dr. Dong to anyone seeking a compassionate, skilled, and reliable mental health professional. Dr. Dong created a warm, nonjudgmental space where I felt truly heard and understood. She asked insightful questions that helped me uncover patterns and reframe challenges in a healthier way.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sidai Dong?

Dr. Sidai Dong frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sidai Dong on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Sidai Dong speak?

Dr. Sidai Dong speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).

How do patients rate Dr. Sidai Dong in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Sidai Dong. 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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