Michael Cheng, MA, Oakland, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michael Cheng

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Michael Cheng

The provider is a Registered Psychological Associate in CA. The registration number is SB 94028876 and is supervised by Brian Sedgeley, PsyD, License No. - 27612. Michael Cheng, MA is a registered psychological associate (PSB 94028876) at the Bay Psychology Group, Inc., where he works under the supervision of Dr. Brian Sedgeley. Michael is a 5th year doctoral student at the Wright Institute. He studied Philosophy and Performing Arts as an undergrad at U.C. Berkeley, and also has a masters in Student Counseling at San Jose State University. Michael is a second generation Chinese American, born in New York to first generation immigrant parents from China, and is semi-fluent in Mandarin.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My training is as a relational psychodynamic therapist. Psychodynamic therapy is an empirically proved treatment approach that is particularly effective in bringing about long term benefits for the patient. I have trained in a number of different settings, including treating re-entry and at risk students at Menlo Atherton High School, patients at Lifelong medical clinic in Pinole, and patients suffering from severe mental illness at Richmond Area Multi-Services community mental health agency (RAMS) in San Francisco. I have treated a range of issues, including substance abuse, panic attacks, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and psychosis. I also have experience and training in various other theoretical orientations, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness, and I am open to discussing the possibility of working within a theoretically integrative framework.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Michael Cheng, MA also offers online video visits for patients

Bay Psychology Group

5332 College Ave, # 202, Oakland, CA 94618

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Education and background

Practice names

Bay Psychology Group

Education and training

San José State University, Master's in Student Counseling
University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1104473776

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Michael Cheng accepting new patients?

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What practice does Michael Cheng work with?

Michael Cheng works with Bay Psychology Group.

Where is Michael Cheng's office located?

Michael Cheng has 2 office locations in Oakland, view full addresses on Michael Cheng's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Michael Cheng?

Michael Cheng frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Michael Cheng on their profile.