Nancy Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (she, her)
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I help individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, and self-doubt find clarity, stability, and a stronger sense of self. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking, emotional exhaustion, or low self-esteem—functioning on the outside while quietly wondering when they will finally feel okay again. You don’t have to navigate that alone.
In therapy, I provide a supportive and grounded space where you can slow down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and begin to understand the deeper patterns that keep you feeling stuck. Together, we focus on building emotional awareness, strengthening self-trust, and developing practical skills to manage distress in everyday life.
I take an active and collaborative role in therapy, helping you not only gain insight but also apply meaningful change outside of sessions. My goal is to help you move beyond survival mode and into a place of greater emotional balance, confidence, and connection to yourself—so you can feel more grounded, capable, and aligned in your life.
Call or Email Nancy Chau now for a free 15 minute consultation - (408) 351-8557
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $250
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa Nancy Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (408) 351-8557
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 115470 Nancy Chau
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended Palo Alto University, M.A Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2014
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, Davis B.A Psychology / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nancy Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (408) 351-8557
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Trauma and PTSD
Nancy Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (408) 351-8557
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
Vietnamese
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
I also speak
Vietnamese
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Nancy Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (408) 351-8557
Groups
Teen Coping & Confidence Group using CBT
This 6-week CBT-based teen group (ages 14–17) helps adolescents build skills to manage anxiety, overthinking, low mood, and stress while strengthening self-confidence and self-esteem. In a supportive small-group setting, teens learn to understand connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, challenge negative thinking patterns, and develop healthier coping strategies. Interactive and skill-focused, teens apply tools in real-life situations at school, reducing isolation by connecting with peers who share similar experiences.
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Teen
Session Cost
$150-$180
Group Meets
Every Wed 7:30 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.
Email Nancy Chau about this group or call - (408) 351-8557