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Kathy Wei

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Challenging, Direct, Instructive, Solution-oriented

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Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Students

Years of Experience

7+

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My focus is to foster healing, spur personal growth, and nurture self-awareness, empowering clients to tap into their innate strengths.

License number

#76613

Therapy style

With over a decade of clinical experience as a therapist, adjunct professor, and supervisor, I offer a diverse background to my therapy approach. My straightforward yet empathetic and analytical nature allows me to tailor treatment to individuals navigating life's unique challenges. My focus is to foster healing, spur personal growth, and nurture self-awareness, empowering clients to tap into their innate strengths.

Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

BA - Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine MSW - Social Work with Mental Health Concentration, University of Southern California Certification in Nutrition and Healthy Living, Cornell University Certificate in Health and Wellness: Designing a Sustainable Nutrition Plan, Harvard Medical School Executive Education

Interests

I enjoy time with loved ones as well as quiet time alone. I am physically active, I exercise 5-7 days a week. I love food and trying out new local restaurants.