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Teng Vang

Teng Vang

LMFT

Therapist · California · 20+ years of experience

Californian LMFT helping people manage anger and stress

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  • 20 years experience
  • Compassionate guidance
  • Practical steps

About Teng

Teng Vang is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in California with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and motivation struggles. He also supports those dealing with changes in life and concerns like anger and addiction.

He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Sessions are shaped to match what the individual needs on that day. Conversation and practical steps are combined to address problems people bring to therapy.

Teng uses common-sense tools to improve coping, build confidence, and ease overwhelm. He helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes that fit real life. Progress often starts with simple, doable steps rather than big, immediate fixes.

His work draws on several established approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. These frameworks guide choices about skills, values, and behavior changes that matter to each person.

People who connect with him usually want straightforward guidance and a collaborative process. He tailors conversations and goals so sessions feel focused and practical. Taking the first step can be hard, and he aims to make the next steps clear and manageable.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Approaches used online and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, anger, and low mood. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding and empathy from the therapist so the person can find their own solutions and build self-trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Teng will help figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That collaboration guides whether to emphasize values, skills training, or a supportive listening approach.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible to continue work through life transitions and to practice skills in contexts closer to everyday routines.

At a glance

Listed location
California
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (California)
LMFT · No. 156234
NPI
1861552705

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 Teng commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication issues. Other concerns include anger, addiction, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses a compassionate, straightforward approach focused on practical steps. Conversations are tailored to an individual's needs and paced to what feels doable.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience in the mental health field. That background informs how he supports people through common and complex struggles.

What credentials and region apply to his practice?

He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

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

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist 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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