Hai Nguyen, LMFT
Licensed therapist specializing in addiction and relationships
- Dual diagnosis expertise
- English and Vietnamese
- Clinical leadership experience
About Hai Nguyen
Hai Nguyen is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a long-standing dedication to understanding the internal world of emotions and relationships. He combines a background in teaching psychology, health and human services, and philosophy with extensive clinical work to explore how love, pain, growth, and healing intersect in people's lives. Early academic roles included serving as a teaching assistant in stress management and later working as an online professor, experiences that informed his thoughtful, education-focused approach to therapy.
During graduate training in a Marriage and Family Therapy program, he completed an internship at a nonprofit agency where he provided onsite services for middle and high school students and delivered couple, family, anger management, domestic violence, and individual therapy at the main facility. After earning his master’s degree he continued teaching online and also worked with children on the autism spectrum. His clinical path expanded into dual diagnosis and addiction treatment, where he progressed from part-time therapist to primary therapist, clinical director, and eventually Chief Operating Officer. Along the way he gained experience with a wide range of issues, including gangs, addiction, violence, mood disorders, relationship dynamics, family connection, and online gaming addiction.
Hai brings particular attention to cultural sensitivity, assimilation, and acculturation, and he emphasizes the emotional connections that underlie many presenting concerns. His current focus includes relationships - with partners, families, and oneself - grief and loss, mood disorders, addiction, and education. He has also been involved in organizational development, helping to open multiple companies and working with mentors from public health leadership to pursue further professional certifications.
During graduate training in a Marriage and Family Therapy program, he completed an internship at a nonprofit agency where he provided onsite services for middle and high school students and delivered couple, family, anger management, domestic violence, and individual therapy at the main facility. After earning his master’s degree he continued teaching online and also worked with children on the autism spectrum. His clinical path expanded into dual diagnosis and addiction treatment, where he progressed from part-time therapist to primary therapist, clinical director, and eventually Chief Operating Officer. Along the way he gained experience with a wide range of issues, including gangs, addiction, violence, mood disorders, relationship dynamics, family connection, and online gaming addiction.
Hai brings particular attention to cultural sensitivity, assimilation, and acculturation, and he emphasizes the emotional connections that underlie many presenting concerns. His current focus includes relationships - with partners, families, and oneself - grief and loss, mood disorders, addiction, and education. He has also been involved in organizational development, helping to open multiple companies and working with mentors from public health leadership to pursue further professional certifications.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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.
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?
He provides therapy in English and Vietnamese.
Where is Hai Nguyen located?
He 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?
Hai Nguyen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Hai Nguyen cost?
Costs 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 to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Attachment and acceptance-oriented approaches for online care
Hai Nguyen uses approaches that emphasize values, relationships, and practical change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build committed action toward those values while learning skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - helpful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that get in the way of meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection; it is useful for addressing intimacy issues, abandonment concerns, codependency, and family or couple dynamics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for mood disorders, anxiety, and coping with life changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Hai collaborates with each person to find methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He works together with clients to adapt techniques and create a clear plan that feels applicable to daily life.
Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide greater flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and allow licensed professionals and therapists to support clients in ways that match their communication style and practical needs.