Nancy ChauLMFT

Nancy Chau is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of clinical experience in California. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Nancy communicates with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to create a supportive space for change.

She builds each plan around what the individual needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can use between meetings. Nancy listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different ways of responding.

Her work includes helping people cope with feelings of abandonment, caregiver strain, and the fallout from family-of-origin problems. She also assists those facing postpartum depression, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. Conversation may include skills for managing intense emotions and improving everyday communication.

Nancy adapts the pace and tone of sessions to match each person's comfort. She aims to support clients who want more confidence, better relationships, or relief from persistent low mood. Progress is tracked through small, achievable steps rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are available in English and Vietnamese. People interested in starting complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability. The fee varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and what online work looks like

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are the foundation of Nancy's work, focusing on practical tools people can use right away. One approach helps people learn skills for managing strong emotions and anxiety by teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping strategies. This is useful for panic, general anxiety, and stress that interferes with daily life.

Another common focus is improving communication and relationship habits. Sessions look at how patterns of interaction develop and try small changes in wording and boundaries to reduce conflict and build clearer connections. This approach helps with partner tensions and broader relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Nancy discusses goals and preferences and adjusts methods as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to try and how fast to move toward change.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days, cut travel time, and allow easier scheduling around childcare or work. Online meetings can also make it simpler to follow up with brief check-ins and maintain continuity between in-person visits when needed.