Dr. Erika M. Kao is a licensed clinical psychologist offering therapy at 445 Marine View Ave, Suite 300, Del Mar, CA 92014, where she works with individuals navigating major life changes, chronic stress, relationship difficulties, and career transitions. She holds California psychology license PSY 20112, having been in practice since 2001. Dr. Kao earned both her MA and PhD from The Ohio State University, where she received a Deans Fellowship scholarship that fully funded her graduate work, and her BA in Honors Psychology cum laude from the University of Michigan, where she was awarded the Multicultural Initiative Scholarship for her senior thesis. Nearby on Marine View Avenue, Wink Optometry & Eyewear provides a convenient healthcare stop for residents visiting the same area. Dr. Kaos Asian American cross-cultural psychology research has been published in the Journal of Social Psychology and the Journal of Career Assessment. She completed her internship in Health Psychology and Neuropsychology at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Administration Medical Center in Phoenix, followed by postdoctoral training in Forensic Neuropsychology and Behavioral Health Psychology at Maricopa Integrated Health. Her clinical approach integrates Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and she has contributed columns to the Del Mar Times on topics like codependence versus interdependence and the benefits of constructive conflict in relationships. The Marine View Avenue office serves patients across Carmel Valley, 4S Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, and Solana Beach. Dr. Kao offers both in-office and teletherapy sessions through SimplePractice, operates as a fee-for-service provider, and will supply coded invoices for out-of-network insurance reimbursement. Her office is open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Patients seeking body-focused stress relief alongside talk therapy can explore Body Being in Balance Massage Del Mar elsewhere in the community.