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Thuy Cao

Therapist
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Born in Vietnam and raised in the United States, my career has spanned work as a classroom teacher, registered financial advisor, technical and relational manager, and EAP counselor for Fortune 500 companies. With additional training in substance abuse, employee assistance programs, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy, I combine practical real-world experience with compassionate, identity-affirming care.

My approach to therapy

Looking for a collaborative, practical approach to therapy? I offer active, solution-focused support designed to help you navigate life's challenges without getting stuck in endless loop-processing. We will explore your emotional landscape, but we’ll also focus heavily on actionable solutions, fresh options, and helping you learn to prioritize your own needs alongside others'.

My goal is twofold: first, to help you resolve your most pressing concerns, and second, to equip you with the tools and confidence to maintain long-term balance on your own terms.

What you can expect from me

In your first session, we skip rigid clinical questionnaires and dive straight into what brought you here, focusing immediately on your most pressing concern—whether that is workplace stress, family conflict, or a major life transition. Because you author the agenda, our conversation centers on what matters most to you right now.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Humorous, Solution Oriented, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Antioch College
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California, Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English