Erika Kao
Psychologist, PhD
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (858) 225-4616
Do you struggle with anxiety? Does your motivation seem blocked in terms of advancing your career? Would you like to improve your relationships? Are there difficult people in your life that overwhelm you? What patterns would you like to change? Gain insight on what keeps you from feeling calm and happiness. I provide evidence based therapeutic interventions individualized to you. A licensed psychologist since 2001, I am experienced in helping individuals cope with major life changes and every day stress in their busy lives.
Practice areas are interpersonal skills, emotional expression, academic and career adjustment, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, stress management, and depression. I tailor therapy to your unique needs using established theoretical approaches (developmental/attachment theory, cognitive behavioral, etc). For convenience, confidential teletherapy is an option
Therapy with me is a collaborative process delivered with professionalism, warmth and a sense of humor. As your therapist, I strive for you to feel challenged and engaged, yet accepted, understood and safe.
Call or Email Erika Kao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (858) 225-4616
Let's Connect (858) 225-4616
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaQualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY 20112 Erika Kao
- In Practice for 25 years
- Attended the Ohio State University, Graduated 2000
Education and Years In Practice
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Life Coaching
Expertise
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Mixed Race
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Mixed Race
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Schema Therapy
Erika Kao
Psychologist, PhD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (858) 225-4616