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About Me

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The short story is—my high school AP Psychology class was extraordinary. The rest as they say is history. Fast forward to many years later, I am a licensed psychologist in California; I have training and experience working with individuals across the lifespan, mental health challenges, and clinical settings.

Because I am a first-generation Vietnamese American, gay, and gender-nonconforming presenting, I am intimately familiar with how stressful life can be, especially for people with marginalized identities. I am confident that my lived experience and professional training make me capable of working with clients from various age groups, backgrounds, and mental health concerns.  
 

I feel deeply honored and privileged to walk alongside my clients as they navigate life, with its ups and downs, clear skies and cloudy days, the calm and storms.

When clients are ready for company, I welcome questions about where to start.

Areas of Expertise

I work with children, ages 12 and up, and adults on issues related to (1) school/work performance, (2) navigating life with intersecting identities, and (3) relationship with oneself and others. 

Therapy

I provide integrative therapy drawn from the following approaches:

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential Therapy/ Humanistic Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Multicultural Counseling

Types of Reinforcement

Relational Psychodynamic

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Education 

2016 - Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville 

2021 - Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology (APA-Accredited), California School of Professional Psychology

Training and Experience
 

Staff Psychologist

2023 - UC Davis Health

Early Psychosis Programs 

 

Postdoctoral Training

2023 - UC Davis Campus - Student Health and Counseling Services

2022 - Royal Oaks Hospital 

Internship (APA-Accredited) 

2020 - National Psychology Training Consortium - Royal Oaks Hospital 

Practica

2019 - California Department of Corrections, Salinas Valley State Prison 

2018 - Institute on Aging

2017 - Through the Looking Glass 

Services & Fees

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  • My rate is between $150 to $210 per 45-minute session. ​I believe in making therapy accessible for everyone and I’m open to a lower fee depending on your financial needs. 

  • $75 for 50-minute group therapy session

  • I am a Medicare provider. For non-Medicare clients, I am private pay. A superbill, or invoice, can be provided to assist with insurance reimbursement. 

  • Services I'm offering: 

    • Individual Therapy
    • Family Therapy
    • Group Therapy
    • Consultation

Leni Ngoc Tran, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist, PSY34485

1714 Franklin St #226

Oakland, CA 94612

lenitranphd@gmail.com | 279-348-2240

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