Mai-Han Dinh

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LMFT California

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages: English, Vietnamese

About Mai-Han

Mai-Han Dinh uses an approach grounded in cognitive behavioral foundations to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and major life transitions. As a California-based LMFT with 15 years of clinical experience, she blends practical strategies with empathic listening to create a collaborative, goal-oriented process.

Background and approach

Clients can expect therapy that balances short-term tools for symptom relief with deeper exploration of patterns that contribute to ongoing distress. Her style is described by a warm, respectful stance that emphasizes acceptance and nonjudgment.

Treatment draws from a range of methods including EMDR for trauma-related memories, motivational interviewing to clarify values and spark change, and narrative and psychodynamic ideas to examine life stories and relational patterns. Sessions are tailored to each person’s present needs, pacing, and goals while aiming to increase coping skills, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.

Mai-Han works in English and Vietnamese and provides care in California. She offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences, and she supports clients through the process of identifying which therapeutic combination feels most useful for their situation.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it emphasizes practical skills such as problem-solving, thought records, and behavioral experiments that translate well to remote sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps reprocess distressing memories and associated beliefs, often using guided bilateral stimulation alongside focused recall; it can be adapted thoughtfully for online work when appropriate. Motivational Interviewing concentrates on resolving ambivalence and strengthening a person's own motivation for change through collaborative conversation and reflective questions.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps ensure that interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for those juggling work, family, or mobility constraints. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across changing schedules and to choose the communication style that best supports engagement and progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include workplace issues, social anxiety, and women's issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her work is CBT-informed and integrates methods like EMDR, motivational interviewing, narrative, and psychodynamic techniques to suit different needs. The approach combines practical skills with deeper exploration of personal patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience working as a licensed therapist in California supporting people through a range of emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential CA LMFT 120315 and practices in California.

What languages are available and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCommunication problemsDivorce and separationGuilt and shame ImpulsivityLife purposePost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English, Vietnamese