Hanh Dang

As a therapist committed to continuous growth and lifelong learning, I utilize a variety of modalities in my therapeutic work. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), a neurobiological approach that targets difficult memories from the past that form problematic patterns contributing to current issues, such as difficulty trusting, perfectionism, self-doubt, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. As I move through this transformation together with my clients, my goal is also to help them learn, befriend, and develop self-compassion for all parts that, at times, have been in conflict and causing overwhelming internal turmoil. In addition to guiding clients through reprocessing the past, I incorporate humanistic, mindfulness-based, and somatic techniques informed by the polyvagal theory to help them find peace in the nature of impermanence and approach life in a gentler way. Being a Queer, Asian American therapist, I am familiar with the cultural barriers and challenges of identifying as an immigrant, a woman, and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community both professionally and personally. During the darkest part of my life, I was fortunate to cross paths with healing professionals who showed me hope. Since then, I have made it my life’s mission to pass on that hope to others. On top of providing psychotherapy to address emotional struggles in my clients, I also spent the past two decades providing support, advocacy, and interventions to older adults, foster youth, sexual assault victims, immigrants, adults struggling with mental illness and substance use, and LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. I constantly strive to provide a safe and healing space for all, especially those from underserved and underrepresented minority groups. With over 15 years of experience in the fields of psychology, human services, and counseling, I truly believe that the most effective therapeutic progress stems from a collaborative, mutually respectful process between two authentic human beings. My purpose is to be a companion and guide clients through the journey to find meaning in suffering and to take steps toward self-compassion and self-actualization. If you’re interested in this approach, please feel free to contact me for a free consultation.