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Athena Vu Dao
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
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Westminster, CA 92683
Let's Connect (657) 530-5234
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I believe that every aspect of life, whether joyful or painful, carries profound meaning. In moments when it feels impossible to understand why things happen, I will be there with you, patiently guiding you through.
In my therapy practice, I draw on my knowledge and experiences to help people uncover what makes their lives meaningful, empower them to better navigate difficulties and overcome challenges.
By connecting deeply with my clients, I assist them in enhancing their self-aware, addressing suppressed feelings from the past, unresolved issues in the present, and hidden fears about the future. This deeper understanding often allows them to piece together the puzzles of their lives and discover their own answers.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Athena Vu Dao now - (657) 530-5234
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $130
- Couple Sessions $170
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Zelle
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
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Athena Vu Dao
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 147771 Athena Vu Dao
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Attended University of Massachusetts, Master in Psychology
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Vietnamese
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Vietnamese
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family / Marital
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Logotherapy
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Location
Additional Location
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(657) 530-5234Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (657) 530-5234
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Athena Vu Dao
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA