Appointment
Nan Zhao, LMFT
Hello, I'm Nan Zhao. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, resilience, and connection. I have extensive experience supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, work- and career-related stress, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I work with people from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds and am committed to providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming care.
As a bilingual and bicultural therapist fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese, I offer therapy in both languages. This enables clients to engage in the therapeutic process in the language and cultural context that feels most natural and meaningful to them.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of San Francisco. My clinical training includes evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method for couples therapy. I also specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an effective treatment for trauma, distressing life experiences, and other emotional challenges.
In addition to individual and couples therapy, I provide relationship coaching for individuals and partners seeking to strengthen communication, deepen emotional intimacy, navigate life transitions, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented, helping clients develop practical tools, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives and relationships.
Specialty
Couple / Family Therapy
Individual Therapy (15y +)
Stress management
Self-esteem issues
Mood disturbance (e.g. depression, anxiety)
Career development challenges
Substance use
Acculturation and immigration stress
Q & A : Do you accept insurance?
Yes!
Kaiser Permanente
Before scheduling psychotherapy or assessment/evaluation services with us, all clients need a verified external referral from Kaiser after their screening. Please contact your Kaiser clinic for processing. If you do not have the referral, Kaiser will not reimburse your fees. If you have an older referral, we advise you to call the clinic to confirm it is still valid.
Other Insurance/Self Pay
We are out-of-network providers for all other insurance companies. If you use our services, you will be expected to pay the full fee yourself. We offer you Superbill receipts for the service you receive from us, and you can submit them to your insurance for possible reimbursement. Most insurance companies may cover part of the fee (50-80% typically) for out-of-network providers like us.
Make an Appointment:
Call/Text: 650-434-2563
Email: info@mindbodygarden.com
SERVICES OUR CLINIC PROVIDES
Psychotherapy (Individual/Couple/Family/Group Psychotherapy)
Mood Disorders (Anxiety, Depression, Parenting and Children/Teen Mental Health, etc.)：All therapists
Insomnia Treatment / Sleep Coach：Dr. Yishan Xu
Sex Coach：Dr. Yishan Xu, Dr. Jene Edwards
Medication Management
Psychiatrist: Dr. Liang
Psychological Assessment
Webpage Click Here: IQ test for gifted program application; ADHD / ASD Assessment; Learning Disability Assessment; Clinical Diagnostic Clarification; Assessment for Fertility / IVF; Educational Assessment/Evaluation; etc.