Meet Tess 

(Pronouns: She/Her/Hers)

Welcome! I'm Tess Zhao, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed care.

As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Mandarin, I offer the flexibility to communicate in the language that feels most comfortable for you.

My approach is centered on building a strong, trusting relationship with my clients, ensuring that your sense of security and comfort is prioritized throughout our therapeutic journey together. Whether you're navigating life transitions, managing stress, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Education and Credentials:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology, Sun Yat-sen University, China 2014

  • Master of Social Work, George Mason University, Virginia 2019

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker, License #0904014731, Virginia

  • Out-of-state Telehealth Provider, License #TPSW3361, Florida

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Interim Telehealth Registration, License #089.0135456TELE, Vermont

Clinical Specialty:

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • General Relationships

  • International Student Challenges

  • Interracial Marriage

  • Pregnancy/Postpartum

  • Self-exploration and Growth

  • Life Transitions

  • Stress Management

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Work Life Balance

Insurance and EAP Accepted:

  • Aetna

  • Aetna EAP

  • AllSavers UHC

  • Allied Benefit Systems - Aetna

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

  • CareFirst BCBS

  • Christian Brothers Services - Aetna

  • Cigna

  • Confide Enhanced EAP

  • Health Plans Inc.

  • Health Scope - Aetna

  • Meritain

  • Nippon

  • Optum Emotional Wellbeing Solution (Premium EAP)

  • Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)

  • Oscar

  • Oxford Health Plans

  • Spring Health EAP

  • Surest (Formerly Bind)

  • Trustmark Health Benefits - Aetna

  • Trustmark Health Benefits - Cigna

  • Trustmark Small Business Benefits - Aetna

  • UHC Student Resources

  • UMR

  • United Healthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare Global

Fee:

Psychotherapy

  • Insurance Cost Range per Session: $0 - $160 depending on insurance policy.

  • Self-pay:

    Individual Initial Session: $195/75min; Follow-up Session: $120/45min, $150/55min.

    Couple Initial Session: $225/90min; Follow-up Session: $185/75min

  • Non-Session Related Paperwork (per form): $25

  • Late Cancellation (less than 12 hours)/No Show: $100