she/her
Jacqueline Kao
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Affirming, Engaging, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Neurodivergence, Students
Years of Experience
5+
I believe that once an individual has an improved understanding of their inner workings and patterns of behavior, then they can begin to adopt more healthy ways of living.
License number
#88835
Therapy style
My style can best be described as insight and action-oriented therapy. I believe that once an individual has an improved understanding of their inner workings (thoughts, emotions, behaviors) and patterns of behavior, then they can begin to adopt more healthy ways of living.
In sessions, I offer empathy, acceptance, guidance, and understanding, while encouraging clients to show up authentically so that they can work towards personal growth and positive change.
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
BS - Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California - Irvine
MA - Social Work, University of Southern California
Interests
Traveling, being in nature, watching tv/movies, concerts, and self-improvement.