Erika Kao (she/her)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

I'm Erika! I'm an LCSW providing telehealth psychotherapy to couples in NJ, NY, CT and PA.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in ,

Services
  • Couples

About My Clients

I serve couples looking to improve their relationship through greater insight, better communication, and deeper intimacy and vulnerability.

My Background and Approach

When you’re in session with me, you’ll slow things down so you can actually hear yourself: your feelings, your reactions, and ultimately, your needs. Together, we'll sort through what’s getting in the way and gently reshape the patterns that no longer support you. My style is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you feel more connected to yourself and the people who matter to you. Our time together should feel like a safe, steady home base: a place we can explore your inner world, make sense of messy relationships, and grow at a pace that feels right for you. Healing isn’t a straight line, but with the right support, it can lead to meaningful and lasting change in how you live, love, and relate.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My path into this work began on the client side of the therapy room, where the support and gentle challenges I received had a profound impact on my life. That experience inspired me to create a similar environment for others—one that feels grounding, supportive, and deeply connected. I understand that each person enters therapy with their own identity, history, and lived realities. As a white therapist, I am aware of the privilege I hold and am committed to ongoing learning, unlearning, and practicing in ways that are anti-racist and socially conscious. My intention is to meet you without assumptions, to honor you experiences, and to make space for your truth.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Collaborative Couple Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Addiction ADHD Therapists Relationship Issues
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Attachment
  • Child Issues
  • Codependency
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Relationship Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 250/session

Reach out to Erika