About My Practice

Location

540 E Foothill Blvd

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone 626.466.6628

Practice Hours

15 min Discovery Call - Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm

Telehealth Sessions - Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm

In-Office Sessions - Monday to Friday 1pm to 5pm

Session Fees

New Patient Appointment $500 (60 - 75 minutes)

Follow - Up Appointment $285 (50 minutes)

New patient appointments are usually scheduled within one week of your request. I also offer a limited number of sliding - scale (reduced fee) options for those who qualify.

Testimonials

"Working with Dr. Mao has been a game-changer for my career. I was stuck in a job that didn’t fulfill me, and I had no idea how to pivot into something more aligned with my passions. Dr. Mao guided me through the entire process with clarity, encouragement, and actionable steps. Thanks to her expertise, I not only found a new career path that excites me but also gained the confidence to make it happen. If you're ready for a career transformation, Dr. Mao is the coach you need!" - Art Director and Curator

"I contacted Dr. Mao during a very difficult time in my life. I was stuck at a job I hated but I didn’t know how to start over. She taught me and gave me confidence in looking for positions and being brave enough to apply. She not only gave me the practical support but every time I felt overwhelmed, she helped me sort through my emotions and figure out how to overcome feeling overwhelmed. She is caring, follows up and is also very direct in her approach which I totally appreciated. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of coaching as I had an incredible experience with her." - Audit Manager in Entertainment Industry

"From the first phone call with Dr. Mao, she was empathic and compassionate. I was looking for a coach who would not just listen to me, but be able to see my lifestyle in my home. From the first meeting, I knew she was the one who would help me. From just a few minutes, she could already know how my brain was working. Before Dr. Mao, I felt hopeless. After meeting Dr. Mao and her coaching, I felt I could survive and thrive! I was even able to pass her tips to my friends. I can't say enough great things about Dr. Mao and I highly recommend her to anyone! My living space was a 100% change after meeting with Dr. Mao. Prior, I would run away from home because I couldn't stand my mess. Afterwards, with all the advice she gave, my living space became simple and stress free. It was the most peace I had since living there. I look forward to my next meetings with Dr. Mao. Thank you so much. I couldn't have does all this without you!" - Individual living with ADHD

"I really like my visits with Dr. Mao. She helped me get back on my feet after a very bad breakup. I was also having a lot of problems with work and having to change jobs frequently. Dr. Mao is very kind and understanding. She gives me a lot of confidence in what I want to do with my life. I was able to get much better pay and now also going to school to get my PhD in sociology. Thank you so much!" - Young adult living with mood cycling

"Dr Mao is fantastic! I have been working with her for over 18 months. What makes her great is she is very calm and she kept me focused and accountable to myself. I would highly recommend anyone to Dr. Mao who is truly serious about making a change in their life. She is professional, knowledgeable, respectful, flexible, and a pleasure to work with." - Investment Banker

"I was going through a very stressful period with my family. Dr. Mao has been so tremendous in helping find ways to manage that stress, talk to my loved ones, and making important changes in my life." - SoCal Firefighter

"Dr Mao provided exceptional care during one of the most stressful and emotional times in my life. Her compassion, patience, and steady guidance made me feel truly seen, supported, and safe. I am deeply grateful for her professionalism and genuine kindness she showed every step of the way." - Retired Professor of Engineering

"Dr. Mao changed my outlook on my life and helped me challenge myself to grow and have a healthy lifestyle. Before, I weighed close to 350lbs, and I'm 5'8". I had problems with eating bad foods since a kid and got hurt on the job too. The recovery was slow and grueling. I don't like doing meds because of my side effects and health problems. Dr. Mao was patient, gave me a lot of encouragement and strength to get to better me and move forward. I tried many other ways with years of therapy, doctors, supplements, but progress was short lived. I've been with Dr. Mao for almost a year every week and I lost about 110lbs. I see a big difference in my way of thinking and my family notice me being happier with more energy, less pain. I can move so much easier, my knees are better, I don't need surgery anymore, I can breathe! I intend to continue with Dr. Mao for awhile. I want to look for a job after raising kids and its hard out there. To anyone looking for an amazing doctor, you can't go wrong with her. Be well and God bless!" - Woman with long term disability

"I went to Dr. Mao for my son. She helping him with his motivation and depression. He had rough time in college and nearly dropped out of CalTech. He has gotten so much better and I feel very blessed finding her. Her advice and recommendation is so good working with his attitude, mind and health. Thank you thank you for everything." - Mother of young adult son with first break psychosis

"I came in carrying years of trauma and honestly didn't think anything could help. Working with Dr. Mao changed that. I feel steadier, safer, and more myself than I have in a long time. I didn't expect to feel this kind of relief, but the changes we made together have genuinely shifted my day-to-day life. I'm really grateful for the way she was there for me." - Young professional

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Email

Phone

desiderata.md@gmail.com

626-466-6628