Mai-Trinh Tran, LPC

Mai-Trinh Tran is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas who centers her work on the person in front of her. She starts from the belief that each client knows their story best and already carries strengths to draw on. Trinh aims to help people see those strengths and build practical steps toward clearer goals and healthier self-image.

She brings five years of counseling experience to concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and trauma and abuse. Trinh has spent time supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse and human trafficking, and she also works with young adults facing issues around sexual behavior, family dynamics, and boundaries.

In sessions she focuses on identifying choices and taking steps that align with a person’s values. That can mean setting small, doable goals, learning ways to manage anxious moments, or practicing different responses in strained relationships. She uses a blend of client-centered listening, practical cognitive strategies, and mindfulness tools to keep work grounded and actionable.

Trinh pays attention to cultural background and the ways it shapes identity and decision-making. She can talk with clients about family of origin concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, guilt and shame, and questions that come up in midlife transitions.

Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese. To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy is built around listening and following the person's lead. The therapist focuses on understanding your experience and helping you name strengths, goals, and next steps that feel right to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills to change patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress and priorities shift.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins between in-person appointments, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and CBT worksheets together during or between meetings. Discuss scheduling and practical needs with the therapist when you complete the matching questionnaire to find an arrangement that fits your routine and goals.