What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Dr. Kao is amazing, an empathetic mental health professional, that I consider part of my expended family. I am in debt to her for strategies and ways to improve & repair my relationships with my family. Being Asian myself, she understands my Polish (father's side) and Filipino (mothers' side of the family) GenX upbringing and how those past experiences influence my personality today. I have more work to accomplish with her and look optimistically forward to the future with her partnership.”
Less than 1 year ago
“Cindy is the best, I'm so glad to have found her. She's a wonderful listener but also very knowledgeable and helps me to gain valuable perspective into my life. Thanks for everything! Very highly recommended!”
More than 1 year ago
About Dr. Cindy Kao
Focus areas
Anxiety
Depression
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Cindy Kao
The provider is a “Licensed Professional Counselor" and their license number is 37PC00877800.
Hello! I have my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School and am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have over 15 years of experience working with a wide range of patients: in-patient, residential, outpatient/community mental health, substance abuse, eating disorders, and more. Since I was a child, people have always felt safe sharing their stories with me, and I have honed that into a skill of providing the space for patients to be open and vulnerable in therapy. I love being a part of a patient's journey to healing, self-awareness, and growth. I am always grateful that patients do me the honor of permitting me to walk alongside them therapeutically. In my current practice, I use my passion for facilitating every patient's journey through life, emphasizing the need for an authentic connection between myself and the patient. I am a professor, mentor, coach, and clinician, and I am keen to look at a person's unique lived experience and how it intersects with the systematic nature of culture, systems, and historical factors. I have presented at conferences, conducted professional training events and community workshops, and have been interviewed for radio programs, podcasts, and publications.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- The Chicago School, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1245518760
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
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Dr. Kao is amazing, an empathetic mental health professional, that I consider part of my expended family. I am in debt to her for strategies and ways to improve & repair my relationships with my family. Being Asian myself, she understands my Polish (father's side) and Filipino (mothers' side of the family) GenX upbringing and how those past experiences influence my personality today. I have more work to accomplish with her and look optimistically forward to the future with her partnership.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Cindy is the best, I'm so glad to have found her. She's a wonderful listener but also very knowledgeable and helps me to gain valuable perspective into my life. Thanks for everything! Very highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I ABSOLUTLEY LOVE that she is evidence and data driven and that she understands my Asian upbringing and background. She has given me a tool kit I can use to make myself a better parent and spouse and I look forward to this long-term journey with her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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Is Dr. Cindy Kao accepting new patients?
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What practice does Dr. Cindy Kao work with?
Dr. Cindy Kao works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Cindy Kao?
Dr. Cindy Kao frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Cindy Kao on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Cindy Kao speak?
Dr. Cindy Kao speaks English.