Chao
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR (she, her)
English
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $195
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 147796 Chao Zhao
- In Practice for 7 years
- Attended Loyola Marymount University, Master's, Graduated 2021
- Certificate from Southern California Art Therapy Association Exploring Self-Injury:An Art-Based Approach / 2020
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board Registered Art Therapist 22-610 / 2024
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Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Career Counseling
- Anxiety
- Parenting
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Asian-American Family
- Behavioral Issues
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Child
- Codependency
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Multi-cultural Family
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Stress
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Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Collaborative
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Groups
Support Group for Highly Sensitive Person
Do you ever feel like the world moves just a little too fast? That your deep feelings, empathy, and intuition, your sensitivity, are both your greatest gifts & biggest challenges? You’re not alone. Join our HSP Support Group, a space where sensitivity is celebrated, not “fixed.” We’ll explore what it means to thrive as a HSP. • Processing and emotional support • Psychoeducation and understanding • Practical tools for balance • Narrative reframing to embrace your story • Building authentic, compassionate connections. Let’s create a community where your sensitivity is seen as strength and where you never have to navigate the journey alone.
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Creative Hearts Collaborative
Arcadia, CA 91006
Virtual Intention Setting Artmaking Group
Let’s create a vision that feels authentic, grounded, and inspired. Join our virtual Intention Setting Artmaking Support Group, motivated with purpose, creativity, and clarity. Through guided artmaking sessions, you’ll discover and celebrate your inner strengths; Set meaningful, achievable goals; Reconnect with your motivation and purpose; Use creative expression to explore what truly matters to you. Together, we’ll build a strong foundation, your every step rooted in self-awareness, resilience, & connectedness. No art experience needed, just an open heart & a willingness to explore.
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Virtual Emotion Support Group For "Holiday Blues"
Feeling the Holiday Blues? You’re Not Alone. The holidays can stir up a lot of emotions, especially when we’re far from family, juggling traditions & chaos in the world, or trying to find balance between cultures & expectations. Join our Holiday Blues Support Group, a welcoming online space for Asian and multicultural families & all to share, connect, and heal together. Led by art therapist Brianna Mitjans, who understands diverse experiences & the unique challenges. Let’s support one another, find comfort in community, and rediscover joy together. Sign up today and take your first step toward a calmer, kinder holiday season.
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Primary Location
Creative Hearts Collaborative
150 North Santa Anita Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 605-3615Email Me
Additional Location
19712 MacArthur Blvd Suite 110
Irvine, CA 92612
(626) 605-3615Nearby Areas