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I believe that holding space for healing is connected to my divine purpose. Growing up, I spent many moments with my mom gazing at the moon as it illuminated the lake—a place filled with memories. The moon became my teacher, offering me the most important lesson I’ve come to know: it is in the darkness where we often find the most profound beauty and light. I’ve carried this lesson with me throughout my life, continually learning how even in my most challenging and painful times, there is always the potential for healing and growth.

As human beings, we all carry patterns—some of which support our wellbeing and others that no longer serve us. These patterns can become deeply ingrained, leading us into cycles of addiction, anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles. These patterns are often the psyche's attempts to protect us from unhealed wounds, many of which have been buried, avoided, or numbed over time. But I know from my own journey, and from walking alongside countless others, that facing these wounds is the key to healing.

I believe that one of the most powerful tools for healing is the creation of secure attachment within the therapeutic relationship.Sometimes, the first person who truly shows you unconditional love and kindness is a therapist. From my own experience, I have witnessed how profound healing can be when we allow ourselves to be truly seen by another. My role is to hold that space for you—gently confronting you when necessary, but always with love and consistency. This is the essence of secure attachment and the emotional corrective experience that facilitates growth. It’s within this compassionate space that you can experience what healthy, nurturing love feels like—and eventually, learn to offer that same love to yourself.

I would be honored to walk alongside you on this journey, to support you in shedding old layers, and to help you step into a version of yourself that is whole, healed, and free.

I believe in holistic care that invites all of you-mind, body, spirit- into the space. I am trained in multiple modalities of therapy that I customize and adapt to your goals. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, attachment wounds, relational struggles, and transitional issues that disrupt one's sense of safety and connection.

When we meet, I will meet you where you are. Let's walk together to work towards the grounded, ready self you've been wanting to experience in life!

I’m David Cao, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing online psychiatric evaluation and medication management for adults throughout California. I especially enjoy working with young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, overthinking, or feeling overwhelmed.

If reaching out for psychiatric care feels intimidating, my goal is to make the process feel approachable. My style is calm, laid-back, and collaborative. Our sessions are more like conversations than interrogations, and I want you to feel comfortable being yourself. I’ll be there for the difficult conversations, celebrate the small wins with you, and make room for a little humor along the way.

With over 7 years of experience in mental health care, I understand how difficult it can be to balance everyday responsibilities while struggling with your mental health.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C) providing compassionate, evidence-based care through telehealth. My background includes experience in emergency care and mental health treatment. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders. I take a collaborative and supportive approach and work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans focused on improving emotional well-being.

I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. As a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe that healing begins with understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I provide individualized, evidence-based care for adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, ADHD/ADD, and sleep disorders.

As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life. Seeking help can be one of the hardest parts, so congratulations on taking that step! I’ve been practicing for 10 years, I work with a plethora of inter-generational clients aged 21-90 who are struggling with anxiety and depression and trauma.

As a chaplain, I take a psycho-spiritual approach and work with clients assisting with intercultural issues, blended family dynamics, religiosity challenges and grief & loss.