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Marilyn Chao

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
California

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Depression, Grief, Loss, Stress, and Trauma
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Great to meet you!

As a therapist I have been working with individuals, youths, and families over the past 10+ years. I currently offer individual therapy services and support my clients in identifying and carving a path that aligns with their personal values and goals. In creating this alignment, the hope is that they are able to live a more self full filling life that is authentic to their core self. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients to help identify the stressors and challenges that may be creating a barrier and use therapeutic approaches based on each individual's support needs.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Some of the areas that I can provide support with are addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, self esteem building, relationship issues, and life transitions from a trauma and cultural informed lens.

What you can expect from our first session

I offer a warm and safe space for my clients to share about their concerns and stressors and provide a collaborative partnership in helping my clients identify their goals of therapy.

Marilyn's style is

Solution-oriented
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Marilyn accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Magellan
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Marilyn

MSW (Master of Social Work) at San Jose State University
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: South Asian
Languages: English
Works with: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
More specialties: Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, and PTSD
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychodynamic, Relational, Attachment Based, Multi-Systemic (MST), Strength-Based, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Play, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Behavior Modification