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Christan Nguyen, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT) and I have been working in the counselling field since 1999. I have experience conducting individual and couple therapy, in-office and online, both residential and outpatient settings with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, relationship and marital issues, and a wide range of challenges including grief/loss, insomnia, addiction, trauma, abuse, panic and anxiety disorder, as well as personal growth, adjustment issues, and crisis.

I mostly tend to draw from the person-centred approach when in a therapeutic relationship with my clients. This means that I make consistent efforts to meet each client "where they are" and to serve as a catalyst to each individual who is progressing through their unique process of self-discovery and self-identification.

In my work with clients, I use some leading psychological modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy. I also utilize Emotional-Focused Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) approaches.

My Educational Credentials include:
- Licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
- Pepperdine University Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology
-Pepperdine University Masters of Arts in Psychology
-Pepperdine University Doctorate in Global Leadership and Change (PhD Candidate)
- EMDR Professional Training (EMDR Certificate)
- International Board of Coaches and Practitioners (Clinical Hypnotherapy Certificate)
-CBT Professional Training
-Motivational Interviewing Training



I enjoy and feel honoured to be a part of someone’s personal experiences, as our problems and feelings are unique and yet we are all one and together. This is the way I like to approach my sessions – as a team, addressing challenges together to become free from judgment, criticism, and pain; to change the negative perceptions that do not serve us well, and to live a joyful and peaceful life.

For my professional growth, I continuously read related literature, keep myself up to date with the ethical and legal guidelines in the field, and the latest research, and attend conferences and training.

I believe in creating a space where we can have difficult conversations, work on resolving issues and collaborate on treatment plans that are tailored to your personal needs and experiences. It takes a lot of courage and motivation to reach out for additional support. I am here for you and thank you for trusting me with your utmost personal dilemmas.

Professional experience

3yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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CA LMFT 108067