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Justin Nguyen, LMFT
Ages: I’m Justin, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with kids, teens, and young adults who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, down, or just not like themselves. Whether it’s school stress, big emotions, trouble focusing, or low self-esteem, I’m here to help. In therapy, I create a calm, supportive space where kids and teens can be real—where it’s okay to talk about what’s going on, even if it’s tough. I use proven tools like CBT, DBT, and ACT to help them manage emotions, build confidence, and feel more in control. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in schools and community programs, supporting teens from all kinds of backgrounds. I bring patience, humor, and respect to every session—and I always meet kids and teens where they are. I earned my Master’s in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Correctional Psychology from Santa Clara University, and also hold a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies from San Francisco State University. What I Treat:
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Marriage and Family Therapists are mental health professionals trained in psychotherapy with a family systems influence, and licensed to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders that affect individuals, couples, and families. The Federal government has designated marriage and family therapy as a core mental health profession along with psychiatry, psychology, social work and psychiatric nursing. The State of California support and regulate the profession by licensing MFTs. Marriage and Family Therapists have graduate training (either a masters or doctoral degree) in counseling psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. Prior to a rigorous exam process leading to licensure, LMFTs must complete at least 3,000 hours of post-graduate clinical experience under the supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Before full licensure, LMFTs are called “Associates”. LMFTs are employed in a variety of private and public settings, including private practice, community mental health centers, and behavioral managed care organizations. No. While LMFTs are qualified to do couples and family therapy, most LMFTs work with individual adults to not only enhance the quality of their relationships, but also decrease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Like other mental health professionals such as social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists, LMFTs help clients by diagnosing and treating common emotional and behavioral difficulties that interfere with functioning at an optimal level. LMFTs use empirical-supported counseling techniques to help their clients achieve desired goals.
Children (6-12)
Teens (13-17)
Young Adults (18-25)
Adults (26+)Experience: 1-5 yearsJustin Nguyen, LMFT
Cognitive Behavioral and ERP TherapistLMFT #150505
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