Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coaching
How Hai works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Hai
Hai Nguyen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He brings 15 years of clinical experience and a long history working in dual diagnosis settings. Hai speaks English and Vietnamese and practices from California.
He prefers a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. Hai listens closely and then works with clients to set clear, doable goals. He uses everyday language and concrete steps so people can try new behaviors between sessions.
Background and approach
Hai's background includes roles as a therapist, clinical director, and chief operating officer in addiction and mental health programs. He has worked with people affected by domestic violence, grief, trauma, and mood disorders. He also has experience providing services in school settings and treating problematic behaviors like gaming addiction.
Therapy sessions often draw on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Hai also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people make values-based choices, attachment-focused thinking to improve connections, and emotionally-focused techniques for relationship work. These approaches are used flexibly to match each person's needs.
In sessions Hai blends clinical experience with a teacher's mindset. He often offers psychoeducation, skill practice, and coaching around communication, impulse control, and coping with life changes. People meet him for help with parenting stress, intimacy issues, work stress, and managing strong emotions like anger.
He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to start the matching process and then schedules sessions based on availability. The aim is steady, practical progress so people can feel more in control of their emotions and relationships.
What Hai works with
Everything Hai lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Hai's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Hai lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online work and emotional change
Hai draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce distress and improve mood. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or eating.He also uses acceptance and commitment therapy, which supports people in clarifying values and taking committed action even when emotions are difficult. ACT can help with chronic stress, anger, and patterns that feel stuck.
Finding the right way to work is a team effort. Hai will discuss which approaches fit a person's goals, preferences, and daily life, and then adjust techniques as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy work and relationship sessions, while phone calls need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or messaging can be used for short check-ins, coaching, or practicing new skills between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity when schedules change.
Questions people ask about Hai
What concerns does Hai address in therapy?
He supports people with anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as impulsivity, codependency, and communication problems.
What is Hai's therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and direct. He listens, offers clear steps, and practices skills like communication and impulse management in-session and between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
Hai has 15 years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings, including roles as therapist, clinical director, and chief operating officer.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as LMFT, and practices from California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
What session formats are available?
Hai offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.