she/her
Kathy Wei
LCSW
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
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, Students
Years of Experience
7+
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.