she/her

Qianru ZhaoLMFT

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Action-oriented, Affirming, Authentic, Exploratory, Open-minded

Focus areas

ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students

Years of Experience

My therapeutic approach aims to help you attune to your feelings, make sense of their roots, and become more aware of unhelpful cognitive, behavioral & relational patterns.

Qianru Zhao,

LMFT

License number

#120031

Therapy style

I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. My therapeutic approach aims to help you attune to your feelings, make sense of their roots, and become more aware of unhelpful cognitive, behavioral & relational patterns. As a therapist, I endeavor to keep a good balance between providing unconditional support and holding you accountable for making positive changes to improve your life and relationships. Together, we will explore new ways to manage your difficult emotions and thoughts and work towards living your life in a more engaged and fulfilling way.

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin

Education

MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California

Interests

I enjoy reading books, taking nature walks, and exploring new restaurants. I'm currently learning to play violin and I enjoy the process of learning a new skill.