Chao Zhao (she/her)

LMFT, ATR
Accepting Clients

Hi there, I am glad that you are here about to start the journey of being the authentic you!

Art Therapist in Pasadena, CA

About My Clients

Are you looking for someone to guide you through life's decision-making pivotal moments? Are you uncertain about which job or career you can settle for? Have you wondered what type of personality you are or what attachment you have? Do you want some clarity in dating or moving forward with the next step in the relationship? Or perhaps you experience panic attacks often, have nightmares, or are hoping to find your community as an immigrant or adult child of immigrant parents? Book a call with me!

My Background and Approach

Fun fact about me: being a therapist is my second career! Guessing my age? I am not that young and old enough to support you with my decades of experience and professional knowledge in marriage and family therapist training. I provide individuals and couples with hand-out practical, unique-designed tools to meet your needs that you won't find elsewhere online or on Google. Simplify my approach with a metaphor: I am like a chef delicately fusing Western precision efficiency with Eastern eyeballing yet gentleness to "cook" through the core and have a 5-star Michelin presentation. I hope you get the idea of therapy with me looks like but not getting hungry! We connect the concepts and the deep beliefs.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am an LGBTQIA+-affirming, sex/kink/poly positive, single parent-affirming, female-identified empowering therapist! I am not particularly religious, but I support you with your beliefs. I respect all religions and am curious about metaphysics stuff. So, I am both mind and heart-driven. I am an immigrant and once was an international student of Asian descent. I had experienced misogyny and discrimination at home or in society, but here I am. I believe the true healing is to share our experiences and support one another to form this community and have the healing power growing exponentially!

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross of California
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser
  • Anthem
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English, 中文 (普通话)
  • Rate: $150 - 195/session

Info

6262148606 Email Chao
595 E Colorado Blvd
STE 205
Pasadena, CA 91101

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