- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Nancy
Nancy Chau is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Nancy also works with issues such as social anxiety and phobia, postpartum depression, and caregiver stress. Her sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Nancy favors clear, practical talks that focus on what is happening now. She listens for patterns that keep the same problems repeating. Together with a client she identifies small, specific steps to try between sessions. Those steps are meant to build confidence and reduce day-to-day strain.
Sessions cover relationship concerns, communication problems, family of origin issues, and the fallout from past hurt including sexual assault and abuse. She also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, isolation, and difficulty with forgiveness. Clients often bring worries about control, abandonment, or mood shifts, and these topics are part of the work she offers.
Nancy explains options plainly and adapts conversation and treatment planning to each person. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjustments so sessions remain relevant to current goals.
For people new to therapy she recommends a short initial plan and then reviews next steps together. The practice emphasizes practical coping tools as well as talking through painful memories when appropriate. This approach keeps sessions focused and action-oriented.
Evidence-based techniques and online care
Nancy uses well-established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and gradual exposure to feared situations. One approach helps people break big worries into manageable steps and practice them in real life; this can reduce avoidance and build practical confidence. Another method concentrates on processing the impact of past hurt and trauma, helping people name what happened, spot how it affects current relationships, and choose responses that feel safer.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nancy will discuss options and together with the client decide which methods fit current goals and preferences. The plan can be adjusted over time based on how helpful the sessions feel and what a person wants to focus on next.
Confirm which online session formats are available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing commuting time, allowing shorter check-ins around work breaks, or offering a way to meet without being on camera. Licensed professionals use these advantages to keep therapy practical and to help clients apply what they try in real situations.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Vietnamese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she support?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach during sessions?
She uses clear, practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and try small steps between meetings.
How many years has she been practicing?
She has 12 years of professional experience as an LMFT practicing in California.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a California LMFT and her practice is based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.