
Carly Chan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Cerritos, CA 90703
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I specialize in trauma work, anxiety, and life transitions. I use the leading trauma treatment, EMDR, to help you unlock your brain's innate healing potential. I also incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to increase distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. I will work with you to heal and process while also helping you recognize and grow your natural strengths and resilience.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety and panic, and life transitions. I use EMDR primarily coupled with DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) skills as indicated. I am trained in CBT, TF-CBT, CBT-I, and IPT, and occasionally draw from these approaches as well. Additionally, I am working through Trauma-informed Yoga teacher training (RYT 200).
Did you know that you are made of stars? Trauma and limiting beliefs can get in the way of living life as our best self. We are all born whole, and sometimes just need a little help on the path back to ourselves. Let’s walk you back home.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $200
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Confide Enhanced EAP
- Meritain Health
- nippon
- Optum
- Optum Emotional Wellbeing EAP
- Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- Quest Behavioral Health
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Carly Chan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 100409 Carly Chan
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Salisbury University, Master Social Work, Graduated 2018
- Licensed by State of California / 100409
- Membership with EMDRIA 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Feminist
- Interpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
San Mateo, CA 94403
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Counties
Neighborhoods

Carly Chan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW