Hai Nguyen, LMFT
Therapist in California
Hai Nguyen is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing relationship strain, addiction, mood problems, grief, anxiety, and parenting stress.
- Licensed inCalifornia
- License106003
- NPI 1144717588
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Vietnamese
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About Hai
Hai Nguyen is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) in California who helps people facing relationship strain, addiction, mood problems, grief, anxiety, and parenting stress. He draws on 15 years of clinical work to guide practical, down-to-earth conversations about connection and coping. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now.
Hai listens for patterns from early bonds and current stresses, then helps clients try new ways of relating and managing difficult feelings.
Background and approach
He blends talk therapy with skills practice so people leave sessions with steps they can use that week. His career includes classroom teaching and many roles in behavioral health settings. Hai has worked in dual-diagnosis treatment for addiction and mental health, served as a clinical director, and held leadership roles overseeing programs.
That mix of front-line therapy and program management shapes his practical approach to care. Hai has experience supporting people affected by substance and behavioral addictions, domestic violence, trauma, mood disorders, and complex family dynamics. He also pays attention to culture and the challenges of adapting to new communities, drawing on his bilingual background to work with English and Vietnamese speakers.
In sessions he uses approaches that focus on attachment, values and acceptance, emotional experience, and practical thinking skills. He aims to help clients build clearer communication, stronger bonds, better emotional regulation, and realistic plans for change.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 106003 · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1144717588 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Hai lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Hai names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and evidence-based approaches translate online
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional reactions; online sessions can focus on identifying those patterns and practicing new ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small committed actions even when emotions are hard, which can be practiced between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward skills for noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, or impulsive urges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Hai will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. That means therapy can shift from skill-building to deeper emotional work as needed.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let the therapist and client read facial cues and have longer, more interactive sessions. Phone sessions work when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when typing helps someone organize thoughts. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while continuing focused work on relationships, addiction, mood, and coping skills.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Hai address?
He supports people dealing with addictions, relationship and family challenges, mood disorders, anxiety, grief, trauma, parenting stress, and issues like codependency and attachment concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, combining listening with skills practice. He pays attention to early attachment patterns and current behaviors to help clients change how they relate and cope.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of clinical experience, has worked extensively in dual-diagnosis addiction treatment, and has served as a clinical director and program leader.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.
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