Dr. Margaret Chao
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
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My background is in Health Psychology and I bring a Mind-Body perspective to my work. With any change comes growing pains, which is why I specialize in working with professionals navigating important life transitions including career decisions, romantic relationships, friendships, and adjustment to parenthood. Often individuals present questions on how they can feel more fulfilled or satisfied in life. Or how to grow in confidence, or become more grounded in oneself. Many look to find better ways to find meaning and fulfillment in our Modern, Technology-Focused culture.
I specialize in treating Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Difficulties and Trauma. I offer a range of services including brief, time-limited therapy, coaching or consultation, usually focused on a set of discrete goals. For those trying to recover from painful life experiences, I offer a longer, more relationally- based treatment plan.
I believe therapy should be a place of trust, compassion, and warmth. Individuals should expect to feel supported and encouraged from our sessions. Each individual I work with presents with a unique life experience. My job is to craft a personalized conversation to aid them in finding a better way to approach life’s challenges— whether internal or external.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $300
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Out of Network
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Dr. Margaret Chao
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 26876 Margaret Chao
- In Practice for 19 Years
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, Berkeley B.A.
- Attended Palo Alto University - PGSP, PhD
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Dr. Margaret Chao
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Communication
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Abuse
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
- Work/Professional Interpersonal Dynamics
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Dr. Margaret Chao
Psychologist, PhD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Biofeedback
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
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Dr. Margaret Chao
Psychologist, PhD
Location
Additional Location
Burlingame, CA 94010
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Call for a free consultation now - (650) 376-7632
Dr. Margaret Chao
Psychologist, PhD