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Baotran Amanda Nguyen

Compassionate, skill-based support for life transitions

LMFT, LPCC California

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Baotran

Baotran Amanda Nguyen is a licensed marriage and family therapist and professional counselor practicing in California.

Background and approach

She brings four years of clinical experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, mood conditions such as bipolar, and challenges including ADHD, anger, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, parenting strains, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, domestic violence, and navigating family of origin dynamics. Amanda combines empathic, client-centered care with evidence-informed tools to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and move toward personal goals.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and motivational interviewing techniques to support change and commitment. Narrative therapy also informs her work by helping clients reframe stories about themselves and their relationships.

She holds the California LMFT and LPCC credentials and offers services in English. Amanda adapts therapy to each person's needs and emphasizes collaboration, respect, and practical strategies to support meaningful progress over time.

Practical approaches for online change and coping



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice and adjust unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and improve everyday functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to manage intense feelings and improve relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the person's perspective and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard as they work toward their goals.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and may blend techniques from different methods to meet evolving needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase access and flexibility. These options allow clients to engage from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and choose the format that best supports their comfort and communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, anger, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, intimacy-related issues, parenting and career matters, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to tailor treatment to individual goals and needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a licensed therapist in clinical settings in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT and an LPCC with CA LMFT 143019 and CA LPCC 20946, and is based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online therapy?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

California, California

Languages

English