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Jessica Cao

LCSW / LMSW OverStream Therapy
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Adjustment Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Body Image Disorders, Burnout,
Insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, United-Student Resource

Introduction

I have lived most of my life in East Asia (born and raised in mainland China), shortly in East Europe (Lithuania), and resided in North America (United States) since my early 20s. My background was in philosophy, communication studies, journalism, copywriting, and medical interpretation before I graduated from the University of Chicago with a Master's in Social Work. I have experience working in community mental health, university counseling center, and outpatient private practice. I hold licenses in Illinois and Michigan. I can provide services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. I adopt a multicultural and intersectionality framework in my work. This framework believes that we each have unique experiences and interpretations despite some shared labels of social identities. I view therapy as a collaborative process to empower you in designing your own toolbox for wellness. I can work with you on a specific approach you like. In practice, I often borrow therapy techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, somatic experiencing, sex therapy, and integrate religion and spirituality. I utilize client-centered strength-based approaches toward trauma-informed treatment and believe in the power of love, compassion, and appreciation. I am in-network with Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, United Student Resource, and more. I can offer a superbill for my out-of-network clients to seek reimbursement. I also offer sliding scales for a self-pay option. I work with clients who may be experiencing difficulty in life transitions related to acculturation, life changes, or traumatic events. I am a sex therapist, and I completed the Sexual Health Certificate Program at the University of Michigan.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Asian

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #149026121 (IL)
  • LMSW #6801119210 (MI)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • Feminism
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Kink/Diverse Sexualities
  • LGBTQIA+

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • Cantonese
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English

Faiths

  • Agnostic
  • Atheist
  • Catholic
  • Christian
  • Multi-Faith
  • Taoist
  • Buddhist

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Jessica Cao accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • United-Student Resource

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Psychotherapy 50min $200

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Jessica Cao accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Jessica Cao is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Jessica Cao also offers a free consultation.
Does Jessica Cao offer telehealth appointments? Jessica Cao does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Jessica Cao specialize in? Jessica Cao specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Body Image Disorders, Career Counseling, College Mental Health, Communication Issues, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorders, Relationship Issues, Sex Therapy, Sexual Dysfunction, Spirituality and Religion, Trauma, Burnout, and Kink/Diverse Sexualities.

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