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Nancy Chau

Nancy Chau, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist for practical change

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12 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English, Vietnamese languages

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Self esteem support
  • Trauma recovery

About Nancy

Nancy Chau is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of professional experience in California. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, trauma and depression. Nancy aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as she supports people taking steps toward change.

Nancy adapts conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical steps you can try between meetings. She prioritizes clear goals and small, achievable changes that build confidence over time.

Her work often addresses the effects of past hurt, including sexual assault and post-traumatic stress, and the burden of caregiving or isolation. She also helps people facing family of origin concerns, control issues, and problems with communication. Nancy supports those coping with postpartum depression, mood disorders, and social anxiety.

Nancy speaks English and Vietnamese and works with people who want to increase self-love, reduce guilt and shame, or repair relationships with others. She frames therapy as a collaboration where you set the pace and priorities.

Her credential is LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She practices in California and draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. If you are ready to explore change, Nancy offers steady support and practical direction along the way.

How evidence-based approaches fit online therapy

Many therapists use evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach teaches skills to manage strong emotions and reduce anxiety through step-by-step exercises and practice between sessions. This kind of work helps with panic, social anxiety, and ongoing worry.

Another useful approach looks at the impact of past trauma and teaches ways to reduce its hold on daily life. Treatments like this combine emotion-focused conversation with coping skills to address flashbacks, avoidance, and guilt or shame after abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, life situation, and comfort level. That means adjusting pace, trying different tools, and checking in about what helps most.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow sessions during a lunch break or between errands. It can also provide ways to continue therapy while relocating within California. Licensed professionals can explain which formats will work best for your needs when you begin the matching process.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English, Vietnamese

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nancy help with?

Nancy supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self esteem challenges, and depression. She also works with related issues such as abandonment, caregiver stress, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and practical. Conversations are tailored to each person and focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence.

What is her clinical background?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with people on mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and postpartum depression, among other concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LMFT, which means Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and she practices in California.

Which languages are offered in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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