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Hoang Tran

Hoang Tran

LMFT

Therapist · California · 18+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and relationships

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  • LMFT licensed in CA
  • Practical action steps
  • Collaborative treatment planning

About Hoang

Hoang Tran is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He offers help for concerns such as anger, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, and stress. Hoang writes simply and directly, aiming to be a steady, practical guide rather than an authority who tells people what to do.

Hoang draws on a mix of approaches to shape sessions around each person's needs. He uses client-centered work that focuses on the person's experience and goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Emotionally-focused and attachment ideas guide conversations about connection and how people relate to others.

Sessions are collaborative. Hoang aims to be an objective sounding board who listens first, then helps clients pick actions that fit their life. He often combines short-term skill-building with deeper conversations about feelings and relationships. Motivational interviewing can be part of sessions when change feels hard or stalled.

Hoang has 18 years of experience and holds a California LMFT license. He has seen people with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, addictions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Those details inform his practical, flexible style.

People who want to start are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session. Hoang emphasizes working at a pace that fits each person’s routine and commitments. He keeps language plain and makes room for next steps that feel doable.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Hoang commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on the person’s experience and goals; the therapist listens closely and helps clients decide what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful habits and reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and lifestyle. That means trying steps, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.

Confirm which online session formats are offered before you book, since the biography does not list them. In general, working with a licensed professional remotely can help fit therapy into a busy life. Online options often make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and keep therapy consistent during life changes. These practical benefits can help people maintain momentum while they work through anger, relationship concerns, or stress.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 53793
NPI
1063628857

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Hoang address?

He helps with issues like anger, relationships, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is down-to-earth and collaborative. He listens first, then helps people choose practical steps that match their goals and daily life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of experience working as a therapist, with a history of helping people across a range of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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