Therapist profile
Baotran Amanda Nguyen, LMFT, LPCC
Licensed therapist - Family and parenting focus
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About Baotran
Baotran Amanda Nguyen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in California with four years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English.
Amanda uses clear, direct conversation to identify what feels most urgent at home. She listens to what has been tried already and helps people build straightforward strategies. Her style pulls from client-centered work to make room for each person's perspective while using practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative therapy. That means she helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves and make small, doable changes that fit daily life. For parents and adults handling family strain, this can mean setting boundaries, improving communication, or managing strong emotions more effectively.
Amanda trained in counseling psychology and has experience in mental health settings. Her approach emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step skills rather than long lectures. People who come for help often leave with concrete actions to try between sessions.
If you want to begin, follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How Amanda’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's concerns and helps clarify what matters most. It is useful when a person needs to feel understood and to explore options at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some relationship struggles by breaking problems into manageable steps.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and communication skills. These tools help when strong emotions, anger, impulsivity, or relationship conflict are causing repeated problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the session formats available with the therapist before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find that remote sessions help them practice new skills between appointments and bring therapy into everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered conversation with practical methods from CBT and DBT, plus motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to support clear goals and skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience as an LMFT and LPCC in California.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds California licenses as an LMFT and LPCC and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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