Jiapei Sun is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across a variety of settings. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, social anxiety, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) and ADHD. As an international clinician, Jiapei is passionate about working with diverse populations, including BIPOC communities, and provides culturally responsive care. She is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese.

Her clinical approach is collaborative, structured, and practical. Jiapei focuses on helping clients gain insight into the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also equipping them with concrete coping skills they can apply in their daily lives. She values building a strong therapeutic relationship and works to create a space that is both supportive and gently challenging, empowering clients to make meaningful and lasting changes. Jiapei draws from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills.

Jiapei earned her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami. Prior to her clinical work in private practice, she served as a school counselor in a high school setting, where she supported students experiencing anxiety, school avoidance, and adjustment-related difficulties. She also has experience as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working with neurodivergent children and adolescents in a special education environment to develop foundational behavioral and emotional regulation skills.

Outside of her clinical work, Jiapei enjoys playing board games, spending time with her cats, and exploring her interests in photography and film. She loves traveling, discovering new places and cultures, and is always excited to try new foods as a self-proclaimed foodie.