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William Kao, MA

William Kao, MA

Psychotherapist
3355 W Alabama St, Ste 195, Houston, TX
William Kao completed a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008. Mr. Kao would go on to graduate with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Baptist University in 2018. Mr. Kao is a Licensed Professional Counselor certified by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Mr. Kao is a Gottman Method Level 2 certified therapist in couples counseling. In addition, Mr. Kao is a Level 1 certified teacher trainer in the Resilient Minds On The Front Lines mental health curriculum. Mr. Kao was also previously a board member of the Houston Licensed Professional Counselor Association. Mr. Kao has attended numerous continuing education trainings including topics like Shame Resilience Theory and Teenage Depression/Risk Taking Behavior. In addition Mr. Kao has a variety of experiences in the service field including Human Resource Generalist, Caregiver, CNA, Tutor, English as a Foreign Language Teacher, and Catering Specialist. Mr. Kao has also volunteered with organizations like Red Cross and Good Shepherd Hospice. Mr Kao’s goals as a therapist are to help clients live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Mr. Kao focuses on the client’s strengths and helps guide them towards things they can do in the present and in the future. Mr. Kao also believes that it is important to resolve unfinished business from the past in order to facilitate the process of moving forward. Mr. Kao specializes in relationship issues, couple’s issues, conflict resolution, and depression management. Mr. Kao utilizes techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method. **A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for cancellation of appointments or a cancellation fee will be charged.
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100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About William Kao

Focus areas

Anxiety
Depression
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Men's Mental Health Issues
Couples Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know William Kao

William Kao completed a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2008. Mr. Kao would go on to graduate with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Houston Baptist University in 2018. Mr. Kao is a Licensed Professional Counselor certified by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Mr. Kao is a Gottman Method Level 2 certified therapist in couples counseling. In addition, Mr. Kao is a Level 1 certified teacher trainer in the Resilient Minds On The Front Lines mental health curriculum. Mr. Kao was also previously a board member of the Houston Licensed Professional Counselor Association. Mr. Kao has attended numerous continuing education trainings including topics like Shame Resilience Theory and Teenage Depression/Risk Taking Behavior. In addition Mr. Kao has a variety of experiences in the service field including Human Resource Generalist, Caregiver, CNA, Tutor, English as a Foreign Language Teacher, and Catering Specialist. Mr. Kao has also volunteered with organizations like Red Cross and Good Shepherd Hospice. Mr Kao’s goals as a therapist are to help clients live a fulfilling and meaningful life. Mr. Kao focuses on the client’s strengths and helps guide them towards things they can do in the present and in the future. Mr. Kao also believes that it is important to resolve unfinished business from the past in order to facilitate the process of moving forward. Mr. Kao specializes in relationship issues, couple’s issues, conflict resolution, and depression management. Mr. Kao utilizes techniques from a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and The Gottman Method. **A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for cancellation of appointments or a cancellation fee will be charged.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Divorce Counseling
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Divorce Counseling

Office location

River Oaks
3355 W Alabama St, Ste 195, Houston, TX 77098
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Houston Baptist University, Master's in Counseling
  • University of Wisconsin (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1699238915

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5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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He’s a good listener and he knew what is he doing. He’s very professional and willing to listen.
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Where is William Kao's office located?

William Kao's office is located at 3355 W Alabama St, Houston, TX 77098.

What are common reasons for patients to see William Kao?

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

What languages does William Kao speak?

William Kao speaks English.

How do patients rate William Kao in reviews?

6 patients have reviewed William Kao. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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