Teng Vang, LMFT

Therapist in California

Teng Vang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 20 years of clinical experience.

Licensed inCalifornia
License156234
NPI 1861552705
Experience20+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Teng

Teng Vang is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and changes in life. Teng offers a respectful, compassionate approach and meets clients where they are.

Over his career he has worked with concerns like relationships, self-esteem, motivation, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses caregiver strain, blended family issues, attachment concerns, and challenges tied to aging.

Background and approach

His background includes a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns so he can respond to many kinds of struggles. Teng shapes each session around the individual. He listens first to understand what matters most to the person in front of him.

Then he and the client set clear goals and practical steps to try between sessions. This can include new ways to manage strong emotions, shift unhelpful thinking, or practice different communication habits. He uses several therapeutic approaches, including Attachment-based therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and client-centered practices.

Those methods are used to help with coping skills, emotion regulation, relationship patterns, and life transitions. Teng emphasizes collaboration and steady progress. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through problems, build new habits, and move toward clearer goals.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and he recognizes the courage it takes to begin.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 156234 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1861552705 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Teng lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Teng names

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Online support

How attachment and behavioral approaches translate to online work

Attachment-based work pays attention to how early connections shape current relationships and emotional responses; online sessions can use that lens to notice interaction patterns and support healthier ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, practical steps toward them while accepting difficult feelings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions in remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts and practices different responses, which is useful for addressing anxiety, mood problems, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative style helps people figure out what feels most helpful for their situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let therapists and clients work face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, real-time coaching, or written practice between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and fit therapy into everyday life.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Teng help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, addictions, grief, and many life changes, plus related concerns such as caregiver stress and attachment issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and respectful, with a focus on listening, setting clear goals, and practicing practical skills between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience providing mental health care in California.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT, and practices in California.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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