Stacy Lin, PhD

About me: I (she/her) am a licensed psychologist in California and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Social justice is a core part of my practice, and I specialize in supporting individuals with diverse identities who are navigating concerns which may include depression, anxiety, identity exploration, family and romantic relationships, life transitions, feeling "lost," achievement/productivity pressure, grief, trauma, and systemic injustice such as racism and transphobia. I completed my PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, my pre-doctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, and my postdoctoral fellowship at the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. My practice: This is a trauma-informed practice where I deliver culturally-responsive applications of evidence-based psychotherapy treatment approaches. I have specialized training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and motivational interviewing, and apply principles from these modalities to tailor treatment to your needs. Adults of all backgrounds and identities are welcome here. I often work with people of color, and am LGBTQIA+-affirming and kink/poly-friendly. I understand that your mental health is tied both to your individual experiences and to societal-level factors that affect how the world responds to you. Thus, I emphasize understanding your experiences within a broader social context and identifying systems-level factors that impact you, in addition to working on things at the individual level. My treatment philosophy emphasizes transparency, nonjudgment, and agency in treatment planning. Entering a therapeutic relationship can be a difficult step, and I hope to earn your trust by creating a consistent space where you feel understood and affirmed. I believe that you are the expert in your own experience, and my role is to use my training in psychotherapy to help you work towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values. Fees: My fees are consistent with other doctoral-level clinicians with advanced empirical training in this area. I hold a small number of sliding scale spots for people with limited financial means. Payment is due at the time of the session. The initial brief consultation with me is free of charge. I do not accept insurance, but can provide documentation that you may submit to insurance for reimbursement if you have out-of-network coverage. It is your responsibility to verify your out-of-network benefits. I do not accept Medicare, and my statements cannot be submitted to Medicare for reimbursement. What to expect: If you think I may be a good fit for you, we will start with a brief initial consultation, during which I get a sense of your concerns and treatment goals. If I feel I am able to provide the treatment you need and you choose to proceed, we will schedule a 60-minute intake meeting, during which I will obtain more information about your symptoms, concerns, demographic information, cultural identities, and personal history. This intake informs the treatment plan that I formulate, which I will share with you. At this point, we would begin meeting for individual psychotherapy appointments, which are usually weekly. I consider the first four sessions of psychotherapy to be continued mutual assessment about whether we are a good treatment fit. If we decide to continue beyond that point, this would constitute establishing care with me, however, until then, I do not consider you to be in treatment with me. The therapeutic relationship is unique and finding a good fit is vital. I would like to work with you to make sure you are connected to treatment that best meets your needs.