About Hai

Hai Nguyen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and ADHD. Hai writes and teaches about psychological topics and brings that experience into therapy.

He uses a mix of practical talk and careful listening. Sessions focus on real-life problems like sleep, eating, work stress, parenting, and intimacy. He draws on methods from cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, emotionally-focused techniques, and client-centered conversation.

Background and approach

Hai’s background includes teaching psychology and health subjects online and working in community treatment settings. He spent many years in dual diagnosis programs for addiction and co-occurring mental health issues, moving from therapist roles into clinical leadership. That work included supporting people with mood disorders, trauma, and complex substance use concerns.

He has direct experience providing services in schools and nonprofit settings, and he has worked with individuals dealing with domestic violence, anger, and family separation. He also has experience with less typical concerns such as online gaming addiction and cultural adaptation challenges. Therapy with Hai tends to be collaborative and down-to-earth.

He helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and build better connection with themselves and others. Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese for people located in California.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, and then take steps that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and daily functioning. It often helps with sleep problems, eating issues, anger, and mood disorders. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how past relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people build more supported ways of relating with others. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hai will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted over time based on what is most helpful. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists see nonverbal cues and work through relationship patterns, phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth or no camera is preferred, and live chat or text-based messaging can provide short check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue work during life transitions.

Questions people ask

What concerns does Hai help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, grief, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as impulsivity, isolation, and codependency.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions blend client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment ideas, plus attachment-focused and emotionally-focused work when relevant.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Hai has 15 years of experience, including long-term work in dual diagnosis treatment programs and roles in clinical leadership.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is provided via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

What this therapist works with

Most often

Experience
15 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Vietnamese

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