she/her

Jacqueline KaoLCSW

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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

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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+

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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

Languages Spoken

English

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.