Hai Nguyen, LMFT
LMFT focused on relationships and addiction recovery
- Addictions and dual diagnosis
- Relationship and family work
- English and Vietnamese
About Hai Nguyen
Hai Nguyen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 15 years of professional experience. He combines a long career in teaching with extensive clinical work to explore the inner life of clients - the thoughts, feelings, and relational patterns that shape daily living. Early interests in love, paradox, and human meaning guided a path that mixed academic study and direct practice, leading him to roles as an online professor in psychology, health and human services, and philosophy, alongside a sustained psychotherapy practice.
Over his career Hai has worked with diverse populations and complex presentations, including gangs, addiction, violence, mood disorders, relationship dynamics, family connection, domestic violence, and dual diagnosis. His clinical history includes delivering onsite therapy in middle and high schools, providing couple and family work, treating anger and domestic violence cases, and supporting children with autism spectrum disorder. He has also treated behavioral concerns such as online gaming addiction and has extensive experience in grief and loss, mood disorders, and addiction treatment.
Hai’s clinical trajectory moved from part-time therapist to primary therapist and then to leadership roles as clinical director and Chief Operating Officer in dual diagnosis settings. He has helped open multiple companies and continues professional development informed by mentorship from senior public health leaders. Alongside clinical work, he maintains an ongoing commitment to teaching and mentorship, which informs his interest in education and stress management.
Culturally aware and attuned to issues of assimilation and acculturation, Hai brings sensitivity to cultural context in his work. He emphasizes emotional connection - with partners, family members, and the self - as a central focus of therapy. Hai is fluent in English and Vietnamese and holds the LMFT credential, which denotes licensure to practice marriage and family therapy in California.
Over his career Hai has worked with diverse populations and complex presentations, including gangs, addiction, violence, mood disorders, relationship dynamics, family connection, domestic violence, and dual diagnosis. His clinical history includes delivering onsite therapy in middle and high schools, providing couple and family work, treating anger and domestic violence cases, and supporting children with autism spectrum disorder. He has also treated behavioral concerns such as online gaming addiction and has extensive experience in grief and loss, mood disorders, and addiction treatment.
Hai’s clinical trajectory moved from part-time therapist to primary therapist and then to leadership roles as clinical director and Chief Operating Officer in dual diagnosis settings. He has helped open multiple companies and continues professional development informed by mentorship from senior public health leaders. Alongside clinical work, he maintains an ongoing commitment to teaching and mentorship, which informs his interest in education and stress management.
Culturally aware and attuned to issues of assimilation and acculturation, Hai brings sensitivity to cultural context in his work. He emphasizes emotional connection - with partners, family members, and the self - as a central focus of therapy. Hai is fluent in English and Vietnamese and holds the LMFT credential, which denotes licensure to practice marriage and family therapy in California.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Hai Nguyen have?
Hai Nguyen has 15 years of experience in clinical and teaching roles.
Is Hai Nguyen a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 106003.
In which languages does Hai Nguyen provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English and Vietnamese.
Where is Hai Nguyen located?
Hai Nguyen is located in California.
How can I work with Hai Nguyen as my therapist?
You can work with Hai Nguyen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Hai Nguyen work with international clients?
No. Hai Nguyen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Hai Nguyen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
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