Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online

1055 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91106

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Hello, my name is Qianru (Jean). If you have come here, you may be struggling with difficult emotions such as persistent anxiety, depression, or anger, or feeling lonely and unsettled in your relationships. In my clinical work, I often see these emotions not simply as problems to fix, but as meaningful signals pointing to experiences or needs that have not yet been fully understood. While learning ways to manage emotions can be helpful, lasting change often comes from developing a deeper understanding of ourselves and the patterns shaped by earlier attachment experiences or significant life events.

In our work together, we will move beyond simply “fixing” surface problems and gently explore the deeper patterns shaping your experiences. As we begin to understand these roots, we will focus on reclaiming your story and creating new meanings that can guide you toward living more fulfilling life, and relating to yourself and others more genuinely.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (USC ’15) with over 10 years of counseling experience. I provide therapy (virtual or Pasadena in-person) in both English and Mandarin for individuals and couples, using a clinical blend of ACT, EFT, CBT, and EMDR. I invite you to reach out for a consultation to see if this work may be a good fit for you!

Call or Email Qianru Zhao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (323) 801-6868

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1055 East Colorado Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91106 map

(323) 801-6868

Arcadia, CA 91007

Besides telehealth, I offer in-person therapy on Thursdays. Feel free to text, call or email me about the availability.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Family Conflict

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (323) 801-6868

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1055 East Colorado Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91106 map

(323) 801-6868

Arcadia, CA 91007

Besides telehealth, I offer in-person therapy on Thursdays. Feel free to text, call or email me about the availability.

I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Family Conflict

$200 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $220
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Modern Health
Out of Network

For clients who want to use their "out-of-network" health insurance benefits, I can provide monthly superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions, I'm happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 801-6868

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 801-6868

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 120031 Jean Qianru Zhao

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 12 years

Attended University of Southern California, Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2015

I am trained in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy(ICEEFT-trained), ACT(Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Depression and Anxiety), EMDR(Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and CBT(Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 801-6868

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 801-6868

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Relationship Issues
Anxiety
Family Conflict

Expertise

ADHD
Cancer
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
LGBTQ+
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Trauma and PTSD

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (323) 801-6868

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (323) 801-6868

2 Endorsements

Christina Ching

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Jean approaches her care of clients with such genuine curiosity, patience, and empathy. Her warm and thoughtful disposition often helps clients to feel safe, seen, and heard. She's incredibly clinically grounded and ready to support difficult healing work.

Dr. Tim Huang

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-S, LCSW, LICSW

Qianru is a highly skilled, trauma-informed therapist who excels at helping individuals and couples heal deep relational and attachment patterns. I highly recommend her bilingual practice for meaningful, lasting growth.

Client Focus

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Mandarin

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

I also speak

Mandarin

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
EFCT(Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy)
EMDR
Emotionally Focused

I integrate concepts and interventions from various therapeutic approaches(i.e. ACT, CBT, attachment theories,Gestalt, etc). I'm also trained in EMDR to help clients process traumatic experience.

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 801-6868

I integrate concepts and interventions from various therapeutic approaches(i.e. ACT, CBT, attachment theories,Gestalt, etc). I'm also trained in EMDR to help clients process traumatic experience.

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 801-6868

Location

Primary Location

1055 East Colorado Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91106

(323) 801-6868

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Additional Location

Arcadia, CA 91007

(323) 801-6868

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Besides telehealth, I offer in-person therapy on Thursdays. Feel free to text, call or email me about the availability.

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 801-6868

Besides telehealth, I offer in-person therapy on Thursdays. Feel free to text, call or email me about the availability.

Qianru Zhao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (323) 801-6868

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