Dr. Kayi Hui-Spears

Dr. Kayi Hui-Spears (she/her/hers) is a licensed psychologist in the state of Maryland. She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland, College Park, and her master’s degree in Counseling and Psychological Services from University of Pennsylvania. Prior to her career in private practice, Dr. Hui-Spears has attained extensive experience working with emerging and older adults at different University Counseling Centers and community-based clinics. As a first-generational immigrant, her bicultural experiences have shaped her research interests and clinical expertise in cross-cultural adjustment, identity exploration, trauma/PTSD, body image and disordered eating, and career development of women and racial minorities.
Dr. Hui-Spears currently provides individual and group therapy in English and Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese). She uses an integrative and strength-based approach in therapy, informed by Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Psychodynamic-Interpersonal Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy. Dr. Hui-Spears strives to co-create a safe and affirming space with her clients to foster emotional insights, healing, and lasting change.