Welcome! I am Maria Tran (she/her) a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #157641)
based in Los Angeles County, providing virtual therapy to residents all throughout CA

As a queer child of Vietnamese immigrants, I carry a deep understanding of what it means to navigate intersecting identities, balancing cultural expectations, intergenerational trauma, and the desire for authenticity in a world that often fails to see the fullness of who we are. These experiences have profoundly shaped the lens through which I approach therapy. I am committed to creating an affirming and anti-oppressive space for BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals, one where your voice is centered, your complexity is embraced, and your story is met with compassion. My work is grounded in the belief that healing does not happen in isolation but within the context of relational care.

My path to becoming a therapist began with navigating my own mental health journey as an adolescent, a time when I often felt isolated and misunderstood. This personal experience inspired me to dedicate my work to creating spaces of safety, understanding, and healing for others.

Together, we can guide you toward finding peace and restoration in your life by cultivating compassion and understanding for your painful experiences. Therapy is an intentional process of working through life’s challenges, processing past traumas, developing healthier boundaries, and nurturing meaningful relationships. My hope is to help you reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been silenced or forgotten, and to support you in reclaiming your wholeness on your own terms.

In our work together, we'll explore your whole system and what defines your unique identity, encompassing both your inner and outer experiences. Using an attachment-based, psychodynamic and intersectional lens, I provide a guiding presence to help restore trust and safety in the relationship with yourself and those around you.

Outside of therapy, you can find me at the climbing gym, making flower arrangements, and spending time with my dog Blue, and cat Firecat (who will sometimes pop in to say hi during therapy sessions).

I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. My clinical experience spans nonprofit work, community mental health, LGBTQIA+ centers, substance treatment centers, and private practice setting, where I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse individuals across different backgrounds and life stages. I’ve supported teens, adults, and couples in navigating challenges related to identity, relationships, and emotional well being.

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