Mai-Han Dinh, LMFT
Calm, story-focused therapy for life transitions
Details
| Name | Mai-Han Dinh |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | California |
| Licensed in | California |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Vietnamese |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Mai-Han
Mai-Han Dinh is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She offers a calm, respectful presence for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life changes. Sessions aim to be a place to slow down, think clearly, and make steady progress at your own pace.
She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.
Background and approach
That approach looks at how life events and relationships shape personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside narrative work, focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. EMDR is included in her toolkit for people dealing with traumatic memories and post-traumatic stress.
Motivational Interviewing and psychodynamic ideas also appear in her practice when they fit the client’s needs. She blends approaches to match each person’s situation instead of sticking to a single method. Typical concerns Mai-Han addresses include abandonment, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and finding life purpose.
She also supports people with sexuality questions, self-love, social anxiety, women’s issues, and workplace stress. Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese and are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The aim is steady, collaborative progress so people feel more able to manage daily demands and move toward goals.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Mai-Han works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mai-Han among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Mai-Han among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mai-Han among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Mai-Han among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mai-Han among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mai-Han among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mai-Han directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mai-Han directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Mai-Han integrates Narrative Therapy, which helps people examine and rewrite the stories that shape their feelings and choices. This approach is useful for grief, identity questions, shame, and finding new life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete steps to change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories and easing symptoms of post-traumatic stress.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will listen to your goals and concerns, explain options, and try methods that fit your needs. Treatment can shift over time as priorities change, and she aims to match techniques to what works best for you.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework, and ongoing reflection between real-time sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Mai-Han help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, workplace issues, and relationship-related challenges like divorce and separation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, respectful, and collaborative. She blends Narrative Therapy with practical tools like CBT and EMDR when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy in California. That background shapes how she tailors approaches to different concerns.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, listed as LMFT, practicing in California.
Can I work with her in my language?
Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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