Hello, I am Hoàng Yến (Marie Cécilia), a formally trained psychologist with the following academic background:
Master’s Degree in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Educational Psychology
I have also completed advanced training in:
Professional Psychological Counseling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Group Counseling
Marriage and Family Counseling
Intervention for Children with Developmental Disorders
Therapeutic Approach
I approach psychotherapy as a structured and strategically guided intervention process, consisting of:
Multidimensional Assessment
Rather than focusing solely on presenting symptoms, I explore:
Developmental history
Attachment patterns
Family environment
Recurrent psychological patterns
Identification of Core Patterns
Many psychological difficulties are not isolated issues, but rather:
Long-standing, often unconscious patterns that have been shaping one’s experience over time
Integrative Intervention
I do not rely on a single modality; instead, I integrate multiple evidence-informed approaches, including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
→ Enhancing psychological flexibility and value-based living
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
→ Identifying and restructuring maladaptive thought patterns
Person-Centered Therapy
→ Providing a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space grounded in empathy and authenticity
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
→ Addressing irrational beliefs that contribute to emotional distress
Trauma-informed Approach
→ Ensuring psychological safety and respecting the client’s pace throughout the therapeutic process
Systemic Approach (Family & Relational Context)
→ Understanding difficulties within the broader interpersonal and relational systems
→ Each client is approached with an individualized strategy; there is no “one-size-fits-all” protocol.
Areas of Practice
Anxiety, stress, and performance pressure
Grief and loss
Depression
Perfectionism and self-criticism
Fear of judgment and low self-esteem
Childhood trauma and insecure attachment
Relationship difficulties (individual, family, marital)
Working with parents and children with developmental disorders
Group counseling and psychotherapy
Therapeutic Style
My therapeutic style is:
Empathic, yet appropriately challenging
Insight-oriented, yet clear and accessible
Respectful, while not avoiding necessary confrontation
Closing Statement
I do not simply listen — I work collaboratively with you in an active and goal-directed manner.
I look forward to accompanying you on your journey of self-understanding and psychological healing.
