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Marian Cao, MA

Marian Cao, MA

Psychotherapist
1640 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA
Marian Cao, LMFT, provides compassionate and collaborative mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults across California. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families, Marian works alongside her clients to help them achieve their personal goals at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable. Her practice focuses on creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether addressing childhood behavior issues, managing anxiety, or navigating complex family dynamics, Marian's approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and mutual trust. Marian is particularly passionate about treating ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and PTSD/trauma. She helps clients better understand these challenges while fostering resilience and growth. Marian's expertise extends to school avoidance and academic stress, supporting children and teens in overcoming obstacles that interfere with their education and well-being. Additionally, she brings a nuanced understanding of cultural diversity and acculturation, helping immigrant families navigate the complexities of balancing cultural values with life in a new environment. In her practice, Marian incorporates a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to her clients' needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Therapy. She also offers Christian Counseling for those who wish to integrate faith into their mental health journey. Marian serves diverse populations, including women and individuals in adoption or foster care, ensuring a personalized and inclusive approach for every client. Fluent in Vietnamese, Marian is uniquely equipped to support clients from Vietnamese-speaking communities, providing culturally informed care to meet their specific needs. Her ability to communicate across languages enhances her capacity to build strong therapeutic relationships and address the unique experiences of each client. Outside of her professional life, Marian enjoys coffee shop hopping, hiking, and cleaning as forms of self-care. These activities reflect her appreciation for balance, mindfulness, and connection, which she brings into her therapeutic work.
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Overall rating

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About Marian Cao

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Vietnamese

Getting to know Marian Cao

Marian Cao, LMFT, provides compassionate and collaborative mental health support to children, adolescents, and adults across California. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by individuals and families, Marian works alongside her clients to help them achieve their personal goals at a pace that feels comfortable and manageable. Her practice focuses on creating a safe and welcoming space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. Whether addressing childhood behavior issues, managing anxiety, or navigating complex family dynamics, Marian's approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and mutual trust. Marian is particularly passionate about treating ADHD, childhood behavior issues, and PTSD/trauma. She helps clients better understand these challenges while fostering resilience and growth. Marian's expertise extends to school avoidance and academic stress, supporting children and teens in overcoming obstacles that interfere with their education and well-being. Additionally, she brings a nuanced understanding of cultural diversity and acculturation, helping immigrant families navigate the complexities of balancing cultural values with life in a new environment. In her practice, Marian incorporates a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities tailored to her clients' needs. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Family Therapy. She also offers Christian Counseling for those who wish to integrate faith into their mental health journey. Marian serves diverse populations, including women and individuals in adoption or foster care, ensuring a personalized and inclusive approach for every client. Fluent in Vietnamese, Marian is uniquely equipped to support clients from Vietnamese-speaking communities, providing culturally informed care to meet their specific needs. Her ability to communicate across languages enhances her capacity to build strong therapeutic relationships and address the unique experiences of each client. Outside of her professional life, Marian enjoys coffee shop hopping, hiking, and cleaning as forms of self-care. These activities reflect her appreciation for balance, mindfulness, and connection, which she brings into her therapeutic work.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Childhood Trauma
Depression

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Marian Cao, MA also offers online video visits for patients
LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2
1640 Newport Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Education and training

  • Hope international university, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1922578772

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Marian Cao has 2 office locations in Costa Mesa, view full addresses on Marian Cao's profile.

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Marian Cao frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Marian Cao on their profile.

What languages does Marian Cao speak?

Marian Cao speaks English and Vietnamese.

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