- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- English and Vietnamese
About Nancy
Nancy Chau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. She also helps people dealing with guilt and shame, abandonment, caregiver stress, and isolation.
She focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions revolve around identifying what keeps someone stuck and testing ways to respond differently. Nancy adapts talk and problem-solving to fit each person’s situation rather than using a single technique for everyone.
Her approach is respectful and attentive to cultural and personal backgrounds. She pays attention to how family of origin issues, communication patterns, and past trauma show up now. When relevant, she addresses forgiveness, control issues, and the effects of sexual assault or postpartum mood changes.
Nancy speaks English and Vietnamese, which can help people who prefer to use either language. She works with people who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or relief from persistent shame or guilt about past events.
In sessions she combines listening with concrete ideas to try between meetings. People often leave with short exercises or new ways to name their feelings. The aim is steady progress through repeated practice rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Many of Nancy’s methods are evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and repeated practice. One common approach helps people recognize and reframe unhelpful thoughts. It teaches how thoughts influence feelings like guilt and shame and offers concrete ways to test more balanced perspectives in daily life.Another useful technique emphasizes behavioral experiments and small changes. This approach encourages trying brief, doable actions to see whether old patterns still hold true, which can reduce avoidance and isolation after trauma or loss.
Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Nancy collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is made. The decision is based on symptoms, personal history, and what feels manageable in day-to-day life.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into their schedule, shorten commute time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can allow for simpler check-ins, easier coordination around caregiving, and maintaining continuity when life gets busy.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, abandonment, caregiver stress, and isolation.
How does she approach therapy for guilt or shame?
She uses plain conversation and practical steps to identify what keeps guilt or shame active. Sessions include naming patterns and testing small changes to how someone responds to those feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional work experience as a therapist in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I don’t speak English?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.