Hai Nguyen

Healing connections through evidence-based therapy

LMFT California

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Vietnamese

About Hai

Hai Nguyen is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on emotional connection, mood disorders, addiction, and family and relationship dynamics.

Background and approach

He brings 15 years of clinical experience working with dual diagnosis treatment for addiction and mental health, and has served in roles from frontline therapist to clinical director and Chief Operating Officer.

Hai blends clinical practice with an educator’s perspective, drawing on years as an online professor in psychology, health and human services, and philosophy to help clients explore painful patterns and build healthier ways of relating. His approach emphasizes both practical skills and deeper understanding.

Hai incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address issues such as trauma, grief, self-esteem, and co-occurring substance use concerns. He also notes experience with diverse presentations including mood disorders, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and complex interpersonal problems like codependency, communication struggles, and intimacy-related concerns.

Fluent in English and Vietnamese, Hai brings cultural sensitivity and lived experience working with varied populations, including school-based youth, couples, families, and individuals affected by addiction and domestic violence. He offers multiple remote session formats and uses a subscription model for scheduling and sessions.

How Hai Nguyen's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Hai integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and problematic habits. ACT emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful change, which can help with grief, addiction, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; Hai works with clients to determine which methods align with their goals and preferences. He draws on attachment-informed perspectives when relational patterns are central, and adapts interventions over time so therapy reflects changing needs rather than a fixed protocol.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, support ongoing skill practice between sessions, and allow work on interpersonal and emotional topics from the client’s everyday environment.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Hai Nguyen address?

He works with a broad range of concerns including addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, self-esteem, parenting, and intimacy-related problems.

What is Hai Nguyen's therapeutic style?

Hai combines practical, skills-based methods like CBT with experiential and relational approaches such as EFT and Attachment-Based Therapy to balance symptom relief with deeper emotional work.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience, including long-term work in dual diagnosis treatment and progression from therapist to clinical director and Chief Operating Officer roles.

Where is Hai Nguyen licensed to practice?

He is a California licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as CA LMFT 106003, and practices from California.

Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Hai provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Hai Nguyen?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Vietnamese