Licensed to practice in California and accepts 35 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Depression, Trauma and PTSD
Thuy Tran
(she/her)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I have worked as a therapist for the past 12 years. As a first generation Vietnamese American with immigrant parents, my life experiences of growing up in two very different cultures have taught me ways to navigate through cross-cultural conflicts and have the ability to respond to individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural systems with compassion and understanding. As a therapist, I empower individuals to draw upon their strengths, heal holistically, and self-love. I will encourage and provide a safe space for you to explore, heal, and have the courage to move forward on a journey toward self-discovery, growth, confident, and love. It will help you become more resilience, improve self-worth, and a healthy deep connection with others.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. I strive to create a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment where you and I mutually develop an individualized plan to achieve your goal(s). Therapy can provide a safe space and effective tools/skills for us to overcome difficult times.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked with a diverse population, I am culturally competence and have a diverse experiences in different issues. My strength are more with the adult population with substance use, mental health, and couple counseling.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My approach comes from a wide range of experiences in mental health and substance use. It is client-centered, grounded in trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices. I have a strong background working in dual diagnosed individual, individuals who experience traumas, the re-entry population, adolescents and adults with challenging emotional/behavioral issues. I help individuals throughout all parts of life and adjusting to life’s event. I have experience supporting the drug and alcohol recovery process for individual, couple and family. I can also provide therapy for client who are monolingual Vietnamese.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
AvMed
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $200 per session
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I mainly use this treatment method for client's who have symptoms relating to depression and anxieties. It helps clients to be more positive and implementing positive thinking and affirmation to help client have more motivation/reassurance. CBT can also help client improve their self-esteem and confidence. CBT help clients replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
The mindfulness method helps client with relaxation to help clients alleviate symptoms such as worries, anxious, stressed, and rumination. It can help client feels more grounded.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing (MI) are use to help client who may have substance use issues or life changes that they are unsure about. MI is a method that use open ended questioning to help client process their change, contemplating thoughts, and help motivate client's to make positive lifestyle changes.
Trauma-Focused CBT
This may allow the client to stay present with recovery, express their emotions more comfortably, and tell their own trauma narrative. Once clients are comfortable telling their story to their therapist, they will normally work together to discover how their past has distorted their perception of reality and how to cope with it in a healthy manner.
9 ratings with written reviews
June 5, 2026
I enjoyed talking to her. I didn't find it hard to open up to her, and I look forward to future meetings.
Verified client, age 18-24
May 30, 2026
Thuy was absolutely great. I will certainly be coming back. She cares and is extremely helpful. Highly recommended.
Verified client, age 35-44
April 29, 2026
Was competent and present but didn’t match my energy. Everything felt by the book and call ended abruptly, I would advise Thuy to time it so you leave room to sum things up, discuss next steps, not we’re out of time, byeeee.