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Qianru Zhao

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

6 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Qianru

I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 10 years of clinical experience. My therapeutic approach aims to help you attune to your feelings, make sense of their roots, and become more aware of unhelpful cognitive, behavioral & relational patterns. As a therapist, I endeavor to keep a good balance between providing unconditional support and holding you accountable for making positive changes to improve your life and relationships. Together, we will explore new ways to manage your difficult emotions and thoughts and work towards living your life in a more engaged and fulfilling way.

My therapeutic approach aims to help you attune to your feelings, make sense of their roots, and become more aware of unhelpful cognitive, behavioral & relational patterns.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Authentic
  • Exploratory
  • Open-minded

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Immigrants
  • Neurodivergence
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

1961 Huntington drive
Suite 200, Alhambra, California 91801

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy reading books, taking nature walks, and exploring new restaurants. I'm currently learning to play violin and I enjoy the process of learning a new skill.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#120031 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California

Qianru Zhao, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #120031 (exp July 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Qianru Zhao accepts Aetna, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Qianru Zhao is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Qianru is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Qianru’s California license number is 120031, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Qianru Zhao has been practicing therapy for 6 years. Qianru’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Southern California. Over that time, Qianru has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students.

Qianru Zhao works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Qianru spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Qianru is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Qianru Zhao draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Qianru’s style is action-oriented, affirming, authentic, exploratory, and open-minded. In Qianru’s words: “My therapeutic approach aims to help you attune to your feelings, make sense of their roots, and become more aware of unhelpful cognitive, behavioral & relational patterns.”

Qianru Zhao (she/her) offers therapy in English and Mandarin Chinese. Qianru identifies as East Asian.

Qianru Zhao offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 1961 Huntington drive in Alhambra. Qianru is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Qianru Zhao is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Qianru will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Qianru’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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