Tu Hoang LMFT
 
 

You Are Safe Here

 
 
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My Psychotherapy Appraoch

Innovative and completely inspired by you.

"Every person's map of the world is as unique as their thumbprint. There are no two people alike."
— Milton H. Erickson

I believe therapy isn’t about fitting you into a mold. It’s about meeting you exactly where you are, honoring your story, and creating space for healing that’s uniquely yours.

My work is not about giving you information or interpretation. It is about experience.

In session, we focus less on analyzing and more on tuning in to what’s happening right now: the feelings, sensations, and insights that arise in the moment. Therapy with me is collaborative, experiential, and playful—designed to help you connect with yourself in new ways, shift patterns, and create meaningful change that lasts beyond our time together.

As an experiential and child-centered play therapist, I also believe deeply in the healing power of play.

Gary Landreth said it best: “Birds fly, fish swim, and children play.”

Play is not just fun, it is one of the greatest tools children and adults have to learn how to interact with the world, express themselves, and discover their strengths. In play therapy, children are given the freedom to explore, create, and communicate in ways that feel natural and empowering. Play is practice for the real world!

Mission

“We journey together through seasons of stillness and growth, tending to the unseen, and welcoming the light.”

My mission is to walk alongside and guide you with compassion and curiosity. I support and validate your lived experiences while illuminating the patterns shaped by your past. Together, we explore how those experiences influence your present and future, clarify what truly matters to you, and help you move forward with intention and authenticity. Through this process, I aim to create space for deeper self-awareness, healing, and lasting change.

 

Goals

“Illuminating the spaces within, where healing takes root.”

My goal is to support individuals who feel stuck—those yearning for movement, clarity, and change. Rather than focusing on a diagnosis alone, I hold space for the whole person: your story, your struggles, your strengths, and the quiet parts of you still waiting to be heard.

Together, we explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with curiosity and care. In doing so, we begin to recognize patterns that no longer serve you and gently shift toward more aligned, empowered ways of being. This is a collaborative journey, and I am here to walk alongside you as you move toward the life you want to live.

 
 

The Process

TUning In
Before we can move, we must notice. We begin by tuning in with honesty and curiosity to the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs that shape your experience. This is the first light we shine inward.

Empathy
True healing begins with being seen. In every season, whether you are blooming or in a period of quiet, I offer presence, attunement, and care. Empathy lights the way forward when things feel dark.

Alignment
Our work is collaborative. We build a therapeutic relationship grounded in safety, trust, and attuned to your goals. As we align, we create space for insight, self-compassion, and authentic growth.

Movement
Together, we engage in evidence-based methods that support meaningful change. Whether you are in a season of stillness or taking steps toward transformation, our focus remains on progress that honors your rhythm.

 
 
 

You are in Control.

Tu Hoang, LMFT  

FOUNDER & LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST AT ILLUMINATION MFT

 
 
 
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Psychotherapy Services

  • Individual Psychotherapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Therapy for teens

  • Parenting support

  • Family therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

  • Experiential Therapy 

 
 
 
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