Teng Vang, LMFT

California · 20 years in practice

Teng Vang is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 20 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 156234 · expires July 2027
NPI: 1861552705 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Teng

Teng Vang is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship struggles. He also assists those coping with life changes, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and parenting.

Over two decades Teng has worked in settings where clear, direct conversation matters. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Background and approach

Sessions are tailored to each person's needs rather than following one fixed script. In sessions he listens first and then helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going. He uses everyday language and offers tools people can try between meetings.

That might mean learning skills to manage strong feelings, changing unhelpful thoughts, or testing small behaviors that build confidence. Teng draws on a mix of approaches depending on the issue. He leans on existential ideas to look at meaning and choice, uses acceptance and commitment techniques to focus on values and action, and applies attachment-based thinking when relationships are central.

People who come to him often want concrete steps and a calm, steady guide. He will work collaboratively to set goals and track progress. Taking the first step can take courage, and he acknowledges that impulse to change as an important start.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Teng lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Teng names

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Online support

How approach and access come together online

Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and how people make sense of life. It helps when someone feels stuck, empty, or unsure about what matters to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice hard thoughts and feelings while taking steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people build more supported ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your concerns, discuss goals, and jointly decide which methods to try. That collaborative process means plans can change as you learn what helps and what does not.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when travel is difficult. Phone sessions can fit into a lunch break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style support, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to schedule regular sessions and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Teng help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction concerns, self-esteem, grief, parenting stresses, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and many other life challenges.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He practices in a straightforward, respectful way that mixes listening with practical exercises. Sessions often combine reflection on meaning with specific skills to manage emotions and behavior.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of problems and life transitions.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LMFT credential - licensed marriage and family therapist - and works in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client’s needs.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I get started with therapy?

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