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John Zhang

LP, 23 years of experience
Rated 4.8 stars out of 555 ratings
Solution oriented
Direct
Authentic
VirtualAvailable

Hello, I'm Dr. Zhang, Do you feel overwhelmed by life stress? Do you have difficulty concentrating, making decisions, or getting motivated? Depression and anxiety are common reactions to chronic or acute stress. It's important to take time and care for ourselves. I help clients understanding their current difficulties and developing effective strategies and solutions. Seeking therapy can be a scary process. It's difficult to be vulnerable with a stranger. I believe clients should be treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. I encourage you to reach out and begin the healing process.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Our initial one to two sessions consist of assessment and thorough understanding of your concerns and goals. The majority of my clients show meaningful improvement after 6 to 12 sessions. For clients who need longer term therapeutic support, individualized treatment process and pragmatic goals will be developed collaboratively.

The treatment methods and tools I utilize

My overall approach is client centered and psychodynamic, but I often utilize cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and applied behavior analysis techniques when appropriate.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My professional strengths are in the areas of psychological assessment and short-term psychotherapy. I have conducted over 40,000 psychological evaluations of children and adults over the course of my career. I enjoy working with motivated clients within the short-term psychotherapy framework.

SpecialtiesTop specialties
Men's Issues
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Anxiety
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
Rated 4.8 stars out of 5, 55 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

July 29, 2025

I am comfortable to communicate with Dr. Zhang.

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with John

May 3, 2025

Dr. Zhang is the best

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 26 with John