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Giang Nguyen

Giang Nguyen, LMFT

California

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LMFT in California - Anger and trauma support

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions help
  • Communication skills

About Giang

Giang Nguyen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, men’s issues, money and financial stress, post-traumatic stress, and workplace concerns.

Giang treats people as the primary experts on their own lives. He helps clients identify strengths they already have and use those strengths to manage hard situations. In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and looks for small, practical changes that reduce tension and conflict.

His style is straightforward and practical. He encourages people to try new ways of responding when old reactions no longer work. That may include learning new coping skills for stress, practicing different ways to speak about anger, or setting boundaries that limit repeated triggers.

Giang supports people dealing with the fallout of trauma and addiction by focusing on what they can do now to feel safer and more in control. He works on restoring daily routines and improving communication where relationships or work life have been damaged.

People who prefer clear steps and a problem-solving approach may find his way of working helpful. To begin, he asks about current struggles, goals, and what has helped in the past. From there he and the client decide on the next practical steps to try.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Giang uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete skills and behavior change. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches stress management, anger regulation, and practical coping strategies. This helps people learn short, repeatable actions they can use when frustration rises.

Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care that reduces reactivity and rebuilds daily routines. That work often involves pacing conversations about past events and strengthening present-day safety and control. Both approaches are aimed at clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively with each person to match methods to their goals and what feels realistic. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them based on progress and feedback.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let people participate without travel. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to deliver the same skills practice and communication coaching used in face-to-face work, while keeping scheduling practical for everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to anger?

He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and depression. He also helps with communication problems and workplace issues that feed into anger.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and focuses on practical changes. Sessions emphasize identifying strengths and testing new responses to old patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing a range of challenges.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. His practice is based in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the client’s location.

How do I start working with him?

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