Nina Tsao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Available both in-person and online
1651 East 4th Street Suite 211 Santa Ana, CA 92701
Let's Connect (714) 676-4461

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| 中文 Life's complexities often bring us to moments of doubt, overwhelming emotions, and feelings of incompleteness. Everyone, at some point in their lives, faces challenges with their emotions or mental health. It's part of the human experience. I offer a safe and non-judgmental place for individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and stress; for couples and families with communication issues or conflicts. My goal as a therapist is to support individuals, couples, or families to address and overcome emotional well-being and rebuild damaged attachment bonds.
I believe each person has the ability to grow, change, and understand their feelings and experiences. This potential can be realized in an environment that offers genuine understanding, acceptance, and empathy. I create a safe place for individuals to understand their feelings and thoughts; for couples and families to explore their vulnerabilities and needs.
Therapy is a process of self-exploration and self-reflection. If you're looking for a supportive environment where you can freely explore your inner world and work towards personal growth, I'm here to accompany you on that journey. Relationships, families, anxiety, depression, stress management. I offer in-person and telehealth services.
Call or Email Nina Tsao now for a free 15 minute consultation - (714) 676-4461
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Nina Tsao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (714) 676-4461
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Supervised by Mayra Iniguez (California / LMFT 107360) Nina Tsao
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Pepperdine University, Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology; Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2022
- Certificate from AAMFT 257074 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Nina Tsao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (714) 676-4461
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
Nina Tsao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (714) 676-4461
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
Mandarin
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Structural Family Therapy
Nina Tsao
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (714) 676-4461
Location
Primary Location
BMS Alignment
1651 East 4th Street
Suite 211
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 676-4461Email Me
Additional Location
Alliant Couple and Family Clinic
4281 Katella Avenue
UNIT 207
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(714) 676-4461