Asian American Trauma and Couples Therapist in San Diego
Mindy Le Tran, LMFT
Hello, I’m, Mindy Tran, LMFT, and I’m a Vietnamese American Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT#144375) and Washington (LF61524527). I specialize in providing therapy, counseling, and trauma informed therapy to Asian Americans and BIPOC individuals and couples wanting to heal from past wounds and trauma and towards holistic wellness. My work is grounded in a systemic and somatic approach recognizing how the body, early experiences, relationships, culture, and broader social systems shape emotional well-being and relational dynamics.
I am trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples & partners, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and trauma-informed yoga. I’m also a 500 hour certified yoga instructor. I use an innovative blending of psychotherapy with active (myofascial) and passive (restorative) yoga, to help clients learn how to process and heal from traumatic experiences more effectively and holistically
My unique approach integrates psychotherapy with both active (myofascial) and passive (restorative) yoga practices, helping clients process and heal from traumatic experiences in a body-centered and sustainable way.
In our work together, I will guide you in learning grounding techniques, mindfulness practices, and body-inclusive movement to regulate the nervous system, increase self-awareness, and reconnect with your body. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I will teach skills to manage difficult emotions and physical sensations tied to anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
I believe healing is possible when we honor the mind, body, and spirit. My practice is inclusive and accessible to all races, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities. I collaborate with clients to ensure therapy feels affirming, equitable, and aligned with their cultural and personal values.
I am licensed to see clients in California, Illinois, and Washington. If you are looking for a Vietnamese American therapist or Asian American therapist in San Diego, Illinois, or Washington, I welcome you to reach out!
I Specialize in Working With:
BIPOC Mental Health & Identity Exploration
Intergenerational & Racial Trauma Healing
LGBTQ+ & Queer-Affirming Therapy
Anxiety, Depression, & Life Transitions
Relationships, Family Dynamics, & Communication
Mindfulness & Somatic Healing Practices
BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Couples Counseling
Treatment Philosophy
As a child of immigrants, I understand the unique needs of fellow Asian Americans who struggle with mental health stigma, intergenerational and familial trauma, and communication. I help individuals and couples find ways to heal from past hurts weaving insights and wisdom from culture and become whole, healed, and the best versions of themselves.
Sometimes it can be really challenging to make time for ourselves and for our mental health. For some of us, it's even more difficult when our identities and culture held no space for our feelings or emotions. We may have had to put up with crossed boundaries, invalidated feelings, unrealistic expectations, and conditional love that depended on how much we have accomplished. Those difficult and maybe even traumatic experiences that we, and our families, have lived through may have been written off as "this is just how things are." Although we may want to rest and pause, we instead might begin to feel shame or guilt for doing so.
In my work with clients, I honor the past and present experiences that make you you. I will support you in finding growth, healing, and meaningful change in your life. My goal is to support your strengths, reprocess traumatic experiences, help you let go of what no longer serves you, and find ways to embody the values that mean the most to you.
Rainbow Connection Counseling Collective currently provides online therapy throughout all of California. Mindy Tran, MFT is also available to see clients in Washington and Illinois!
