Mina Pham, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Mina!

I work with adults facing depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and health-related issues. Throughout my career, I've supported older adults, cancer patients, and others navigating significant life challenges. My focus is on helping you build resilience and enhance your emotional well-being.

My focus

I work with adults facing depression, anxiety, stress, significant life transitions, relationship difficulties, and emotional struggles. My goal is to provide a supportive, safe, and collaborative space for healing and growth.

My approach

I approach therapy with compassion and empathy, rooted in a strengths-based approach and motivational interviewing. I focus on empowering you to navigate challenges, build resilience, and enhance your emotional well-being by honoring your unique life experiences.

My communication style

I adopt an empathetic and client-centered style, prioritizing active listening so you feel heard, valued, and understood. I believe therapy is a partnership, and I foster an environment where you feel empowered to express yourself freely, explore your emotions, and develop new perspectives.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist is shaped by my interest in mentoring and guiding others through navigating their emotions. I'm drawn to connecting with people on a meaningful level and offering support during difficult times. I believe everyone deserves a safe, compassionate space to explore their feelings.

My goals for you

I help you set goals using the SMART criteria to break down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps. I focus on your strengths and build resilience, adjusting goals as needed to reflect shifts in life circumstances or emotional growth. My approach emphasizes your autonomy and empowerment while providing support and accountability.

Our first session

We'll spend time getting to know each other and discussing what brought you to therapy. I'll ask about your background, current challenges, and goals you hope to work on. Together, we'll explore your immediate needs and set initial goals. The first session is about creating a collaborative foundation for our work together.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Motivational Interviewing

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Cancer

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Mina Pham