- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family of origin
About Nancy
Nancy Chau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 12 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Nancy speaks English and Vietnamese and lists family of origin issues among the areas she focuses on.
Nancy aims for direct, practical conversations. Sessions look at current problems and the early patterns that still affect daily life. She helps people name repeating roles, expectations, and communication habits that came from how they grew up.
In session she listens for the patterns that link past family interactions to present reactions. Then she and the client try small, manageable changes in thinking and behavior. Work can include rehearsing new ways to speak up, setting clearer boundaries, and reducing overwhelming worry.
Nancy also addresses caregiver stress, feelings of abandonment, guilt and shame, and isolation. She has experience with postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse and will attend to those concerns with attention to each person's limits and pace.
She describes her work as respectful and attentive, adjusting conversations and plans to fit what each person brings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the See online therapy options flow.
Evidence-based approaches and doing this work online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep a person stuck. Cognitive-based methods look at unhelpful thinking patterns and teach concrete tools to shift those thoughts and reduce anxiety or low mood. Behavioral approaches use small, regular steps to change routines and test new ways of responding in relationships.Attachment-focused ideas look at how early family roles and expectations shape current reactions. That work helps people see repeating patterns and try different ways of connecting or setting boundaries. The therapist and client decide together which approach to emphasize based on the person's goals and what feels workable.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a workday. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and pick a rhythm that fits the client's schedule and needs.
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 helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Family of origin issues and related areas like caregiver stress and communication problems are also listed.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She focuses on clear, practical conversations that link past family patterns to current behavior. Sessions often include trying small changes in how a person thinks and responds.
How much experience does she have?
Nancy has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California. The profile lists California as her location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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