Nancy Vang, AMFT

Education
Masters Degree in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies, 2026

Pronouns
she/her

Come as you are.
I believe therapy is a space where you can simply be. There is no pressure or expectation to perform, put on a mask, or be anything other than who and how you are in the present moment. And when those parts inevitably show up (the masking, the people-pleasing, the “I’m not good enough”) they are welcome here, too. I meet these parts with curiosity, compassion, and loving kindness, and would be honored to get to know them alongside you.

Who I work with
I work with individuals and couples navigating hardships in life, relationships, and the transitions in between. This might include moving through a breakup, feeling disconnected or unfulfilled in a relationship, navigating familial or friendship conflicts, or feeling lost and unsure of what comes next. For couples, therapy can offer a space to slow down, navigate challenges more effectively, better understand the patterns that shape the relationship, and create more meaningful moments. For individuals, it can be a space to explore what's most meaningful to them, such as patterns, experiences, and relationships that shape their inner and outer worlds. Whatever brings someone to therapy, I believe these experiences do not have to be navigated alone.

How I work
My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and integrative, with a primarily Gestalt-oriented foundation. I incorporate trauma-informed and culturally responsive perspectives while paying attention to the connection between mind and body.

I believe that our intersecting identities and lived experiences shape the ways we make sense of the world and relate to others. Because of this, I consider each person’s unique social, cultural, and personal context rather than oversimplifying their concerns to terms like “unmotivated” or “communication issues” (although I recognize the value in naming them as well). I’m interested in the nuances beneath what brings someone to therapy and in understanding the experiences and patterns that may be contributing to their current struggles. I invite exploration of the many parts that make each person who they are, and how these parts shape relationships with oneself, partner(s), family, friends, and the world around them.

A warm invitation
I believe that meeting others from a more authentic and genuine place often begins with becoming willing to meet the parts of ourselves that may have been hidden, silenced, or protected in order to survive. Whether therapy is focused on the relationship with oneself or with another, it can be a space to approach those parts with compassion and create more room for connection and meaningful change.

If you feel resonance, I invite you to reach out and schedule a time with me. I'm wishing you the support you want and need on your journey."