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Edwin Bai

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Edwin

It is a privilege to hear someone’s story and walk alongside them in their pain. I support individuals facing communication struggles, unresolved conflict, feeling stuck or hopeless, and challenges related to past trauma. Building trust and a strong therapeutic relationship so people can grow and heal brings me deep joy. I believe I am called to hold space for those seeking mental health and healthier relationships. Healing and rebuilding trust is hard—especially when trauma is involved. Whether you’re seeking support early or feel at a breaking point, it’s brave to reach out. Let’s work together to help you reconnect and move forward.

It is a privilege to hear someone’s story and walk alongside them in their pain.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Challenging
  • Holistic
  • Humorous

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Issues/Racial Stress
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • Individual Therapy
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session)

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

160 Centennial Way
Suite 9, Tustin, California 92780

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy being active, whether that’s lifting weights, cycling, surfing, or running. I don’t enjoy running, but I do enjoy running for causes I’m passionate about. I also enjoy board games with friends, like DnD (Dungeons & Dragons). I enjoy music—listening, playing, and going to concerts. Other interests include TV shows, movies, and watching sports (NBA, NFL).

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT121932 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University

Edwin Bai, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT121932 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Edwin Bai accepts Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Edwin Bai is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Edwin is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Edwin’s California license number is LMFT121932, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Edwin Bai has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Edwin’s education and training include MA - Counseling: Marriage and Family Therapy, Hope International University. Over that time, Edwin has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+.

Edwin Bai works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Divorce, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Edwin spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Edwin is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Edwin Bai draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Edwin’s style is affirming, authentic, challenging, holistic, and humorous. In Edwin’s words: “It is a privilege to hear someone’s story and walk alongside them in their pain.”

Edwin Bai (he/him) offers therapy in English and Korean. Edwin identifies as East Asian. Edwin provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Edwin Bai offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 160 Centennial Way in Tustin. Edwin is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Edwin Bai is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Edwin will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Edwin’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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