It has been very helpful to have Ed to confide in. He listens to me which is half the journey for me - just to have someone listen and understand. He is very kind and makes it easy for me to share myself with him.
Edward (Ed) Lei, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Edward is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Edward. View 13 reviews
- Speaks English and Mandarin
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Ed has been absolutely fabulously there for me. I am so happy to have been his client/pt for the last year and a half. He's helped me inbox and sort through so much, taught me some great coping techniques to utilize when stressed and anxious, and has been a great cheerleader for my mental health., and an excellent listener. Thank you so very much.
More about Edward
- 20 years' experience
- Male
- LCSW
Does life seem like trudging through the mud? Do you feel sad and empty and get tired easily? Does life no longer seem enjoyable? Do you struggle to maintain daily responsibilities? I get where you are. Life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows, but you don’t have to go through challenges alone. While pain and harshness of reality are often inevitable, you can discover joy, peace, satisfaction and restoration. In the midst of difficulties, heartbreaks and wounds, I can help you find contentment and healing in your journey and get unstuck and empowered.
Being a therapist is a great privilege and honor, and I deeply value the dignity and uniqueness of each individual. My approach is direct and results-oriented but tailored to your needs, issues and goals in an atmosphere of caring, empathy and compassion.
I’m Ed. I’m excited you found me. I am a bilingual therapist (Mandarin). I have two advanced degrees (Masters of Social Work & Masters of Science in School Psychology), 3000 hours of supervision for licensure and more than twenty years of experience working with people of all ages. I am passionate and specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, parenting issues, chronic medical issues and life transitions. I can also work with social workers, schools, nurses, doctors and other individuals in communities.
I applaud you for taking the first step toward healing. I invite you to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation and together, we can assess whether I might be the person to walk with you in your journey to a fulfilling, joyful and satisfying life.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Edward (Ed) Lei's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538536230.
- LCSW · California · 65078 · Expires February 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Edward (Ed) Lei
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
It has been very helpful to have Ed to confide in. He listens to me which is half the journey for me - just to have someone listen and understand. He is very kind and makes it easy for me to share myself with him.
Ed has been absolutely fabulously there for me. I am so happy to have been his client/pt for the last year and a half. He's helped me inbox and sort through so much, taught me some great coping techniques to utilize when stressed and anxious, and has been a great cheerleader for my mental health., and an excellent listener. Thank you so very much.
Ed is a wonderful listener. He is fantastic at helping unpack my sometimes very jumbled up emotions to the core concerns and gives me a variety of tools to help address them. He does so warmly, compassionately, and respectfully. I have the utmost confidence in his abillities and knowledge base. I can't recommend him enough.
Ed has been absolutely fantastic in helping me manage my stress. We've talked about severely stressful work issues, how to cope with overbearing/toxic work personalities and how to set up boundaries, and plan for reactions/responses to those boundaries. We've also talked about family relationships, and how to cope, heal, and manage expectations, and how my autoimmune disease plays into it. Ed's expertise has been instrumental in nourishing my mental health this past year. I thoroughly trust that he has my best interest at heart. I can't say enough good things about him.
Ed was a big help. He is a great listener and is very informative in his field. He always has a response to the problems you may be having.
Edward is absolutely amazing. I mean he really gets it, and is super supportive!
Ed is very empathetic and sharp, he is perceptive enough to pick up on things right away even through the remote counseling
Edward is the best counselor I have ever met. He is sincere and kind. He really listened and cared about me, he also provided good methods to help me to learn more about myself and issues. Highly recommended.
Ed has been fantastic to talk to, and has given me some great tips to help manage my stress. He's also knowledgeable about the effects that fibromyalgia has on my overall health and that how I manage the stress overall will help my physical health as well as emotional and mental health. I've felt very comfortable speaking with him right from the start, very easy to talk to.
Ed is fantastic and has helped me so much already even in the short time that I’ve been working with him!
Ed is awesome. Smart, capable, and listens really, really well. Keeps me on task when I get lost in the weeds... He is genuinely sincere and professional, a perfect combination. Highly recommend!
Wonderful
Really reinforces the knowledge that you touch and and takes the time to walk you through each and every step and makes sure you understand before moving on!
Frequently asked questions
Does Edward (Ed) Lei offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Edward (Ed) Lei works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Edward (Ed) Lei speak?
Edward (Ed) Lei speaks English and Mandarin.
How many years of experience does Edward (Ed) Lei have?
Edward (Ed) Lei has 20 years of experience.
Where is Edward (Ed) Lei licensed to practice?
Edward (Ed) Lei is licensed to practice in California.
Does Edward (Ed) Lei accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Edward (Ed) Lei does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Edward (Ed) Lei offer?
Edward (Ed) Lei offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Edward (Ed) Lei?
Edward (Ed) Lei can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Edward (Ed) Lei?
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