Muang Kistler, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Muang!

My goal is to offer you a supportive environment where you can fully express yourself, gain insight, and take steps toward personal growth.

My focus

I work with adults reflecting on how family systems have impacted their attachment behaviors, those wanting to reduce anxiety and depression, those going through life transitions, those with chronic and acute medical diagnoses, those managing grief and loss, and those seeking to improve their self-esteem.

My approach

I work from an attachment perspective and use CBT and ACT to help you better manage your emotions, thoughts, and behavioral responses. Your goals and progress are at the center, and together we'll navigate challenges and develop strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

My communication style

I prioritize honest, clear, and open communication to provide a safe space for you to process and work to achieve your emotional, spiritual, and cognitive goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I began working as a therapist after spending time as a medical social worker in hospitals and an outpatient therapist in primary care. These experiences shaped my understanding of how people navigate challenges and find resilience.

My goals for you

I believe therapy is a partnership. Together we'll identify and set goals that matter to you, whether they focus on improving relationships, building self-esteem, or another personal objective. As we work together, your goals may evolve as you gain new insights, and we can adapt our plan to ensure it's always meaningful and relevant to you.

Our first session

Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll discuss your background as well as your motivation and goals for therapy.

I identify as...

Female
Asian, South East Asian
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Police/Fire/First Responders

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem
Arlo

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Fresno.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Muang Kistler