Business Details
15 Years
experience
Monterey Psychologist Dr. Lani Chin
Dr. Lani Chin is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotional challenges and achieve lasting personal growth. With over 15 years of experience, she employs a collaborative, client-centered approach to address anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. Her practice integrates evidence-based therapeutic methods with a deep commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. Dr. Chin specializes in individual therapy, couples counseling, telehealth services, and canine-assisted therapy, drawing on her extensive training in psychodynamic therapy, multicultural mental health, and trauma-informed care.She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and maintains active memberships in professional organizations such as the American Psychological Association and the Monterey Bay Psychological Association. Her practice, established in 2011, serves clients across the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding areas, with telehealth options available for California residents.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Canine-Assisted Therapy
Mental Health Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer a collaborative, client-centered approach to therapy with over 15 years of clinical experience.
- Our telehealth services provide accessible mental health support for California residents.
- We integrate canine-assisted therapy to enhance relaxation and reduce anxiety during sessions.
- Our practice addresses diverse challenges including anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts.
- We accept insurance reimbursement and provide flexible payment options for therapy sessions.
Associations and certifications
- The Delta Society
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy helps clients explore emotional challenges, develop coping strategies, and break unhelpful patterns. This service addresses anxiety, depression, self-criticism, and life transitions through a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach. Clients gain self-awareness and tools to create meaningful change in their personal and professional lives.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on resolving conflicts, rebuilding trust, and improving communication. This service addresses issues like infidelity, power dynamics, and emotional disconnection. Through guided sessions, partners develop healthier interaction patterns and strengthen their emotional bond in a safe, structured environment.
Telehealth Sessions
Telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health support via secure video conferencing. This service maintains confidentiality through encrypted platforms while offering flexibility for California residents. It addresses anxiety, stress management, grief, and life transitions with the same therapeutic rigor as in-person sessions.
Canine-Assisted Therapy
Canine-assisted therapy integrates trained therapy dogs to reduce stress and enhance emotional healing. This service leverages the calming presence of animals to improve empathy, mindfulness, and rapport during sessions. It complements traditional therapy approaches with physiological and emotional benefits supported by clinical research.
Mental Health Consultations
Mental health consultations offer a 50-minute introductory session to explore therapeutic needs and compatibility. This service helps determine if ongoing therapy would benefit specific challenges like anxiety, relationship conflicts, or life transitions. It provides a direct experience of the therapeutic approach before committing to regular sessions.
People
Dr. Lani Chin
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Lani Chin is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. She specializes in individual, couples, and telehealth therapy, with over 15 years of experience addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Her practice incorporates psychodynamic therapy, multicultural mental health expertise, and canine-assisted therapy to support client growth.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, telehealth sessions, and canine-assisted therapy to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider. I provide receipts for potential insurance reimbursement, but recommend verifying your mental health benefits directly with your insurer.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, I offer secure telehealth sessions via TheraLINK for California residents, with the same fees as in-office visits.
What is canine-assisted therapy?
Canine-assisted therapy incorporates trained therapy dogs to reduce stress and anxiety, enhance relaxation, and support emotional healing during sessions.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact me via phone or email to schedule a 50-minute consultation where we'll discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit for ongoing therapy.
