Teng Vang

Compassionate, experienced LMFT focused on practical growth

LMFT California

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Teng

Teng Vang is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of professional experience. He draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

His background includes work with issues related to self-esteem, motivation, coping after change, addictions, grief, trauma, intimacy, and a variety of caregiving and family concerns. In practice he emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while shaping conversations and treatment plans to the needs of each person.

Teng combines practical skill building with reflective exploration so clients can build clearer coping strategies and stronger emotional understanding. He encourages prospective clients to acknowledge the courage involved in taking the first step and collaborates with them to set goals and pace the work according to individual preferences and circumstances.

Approaches that guide online work and how they help

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood regulation challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and emotions without being dominated by them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action, which can help with coping, motivation, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotional responses and interpersonal behavior, supporting work on relationship struggles, intimacy issues, and family dynamics.

Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit those priorities, adjusting the plan as progress and feedback inform the work.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or manage care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, skills practice, and check-ins in ways that many clients find convenient and consistent with their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Teng works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, self-esteem, parenting and career-related challenges, among others.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

His style blends practical skill-building and reflective exploration, drawing on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

What background and experience does the therapist bring?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns, applying multiple therapeutic approaches to fit client needs.

Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?

The clinician is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, holding the credential CA LMFT 156234.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the initial steps to begin therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English