https://www.therapywithnhi.com/hello daily 1.0 2025-05-01 https://www.therapywithnhi.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1608711360633-HV8QRMHIE2DBZWU7H2WV/Psychology+Today Contact https://www.therapywithnhi.com/aboutnhi daily 0.75 2025-05-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/dd10c4bc-2530-40d0-a478-668cf9ae2d2a/Headshot+by+Dreamweave.PNG About Nhi - My name is Nguyễn Hải Nhi, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in the state of Texas. I’m a second-generation Vietnamese-American and a proud native Texan. In Vietnamese culture, the family name comes first, followed by the middle and given names. Learning to love and embrace my name has been a personal journey—one that reflects my heritage, identity, and growth. I would be honored to learn what your name means to you. I believe therapy is about finding the right fit. So here’s a bit about me: I’m a child of immigrants. I’m also a wife, a mother, and someone who has experienced the deep loss of a parent to cancer. This is not my first career, and my path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by both personal and professional transitions. I share this not to compare stories, but to let you know that I come to this work as a fellow human—someone who knows what it’s like to seek meaning, connection, and healing. I can’t promise change, but I can promise to show up with honesty, compassion, and presence. Outside the therapy room, I find joy in discovering new coffee shops, savoring milk tea, organizing cozy spaces, perfecting my hot pot recipe, belting out karaoke, and losing myself in good music. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1609489982219-DPN511R5A73V29TI1TKN/iStock-522188889.jpg About Nhi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1609490007647-75UTU4OLS63VZ911BA1T/iStock-tree+of+connection.jpg About Nhi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1616169589980-BGJST7XNVC95AHPMCWQT/iStock-593330056.jpg About Nhi https://www.therapywithnhi.com/faqs daily 0.75 2024-12-17 https://www.therapywithnhi.com/identity daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1617914645641-ROM414AR7SKZYJLV44KY/iStock+Fingerprints.jpg Identity Exploration - “In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity.” — Erik Erikson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1620335256038-WADUI5NCYQXBNDYQ58OI/iStock-1252589858.jpg Identity Exploration - “What you have experienced, no power on earth can take from you.” -Victor E. Frankl https://www.therapywithnhi.com/relationships-and-loss daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1620275034990-GA5WTH5PF10W1RV65XEE/iStock-1197834456.jpg Relationships & Loss The heart. The heart is a timeless symbol of love—embodying affection, attachment, warmth, and countless other emotions. For most of us, the first experience of love comes through our primary caregivers. The quality of this initial bond is pivotal, as it lays the foundation for how we navigate and form future relationships. This early blueprint of love shapes not only how we connect with others but also how we understand and experience love in its many forms. Gaining awareness of this blueprint allows us to reflect on how it serves us today, influencing our emotional patterns and the way we relate to those around us. How well do you know the blueprint of your love? And how is it impacting your current relationships? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1614803088362-8N3BFZ9FK6H2Y4GT045X/iStock-Hearts.jpg Relationships & Loss The heart desires connection. Humans are inherently social beings, wired to seek connection. It’s natural for us to crave love—both in giving it to others and in receiving it in return. While this need for connection is deeply ingrained, we are not all equally equipped to navigate the complexities of love and intimacy. Our ability to truly connect with another person is shaped by several factors: how secure we feel in ourselves, the safety we experience with the other person, and the value we place on committing to both them and the relationship. Every relationship requires effort, and it’s important to remember that it takes two people to build something meaningful. What kind of connections does your heart long for? What kind of intimacy feels most nourishing to you? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1614804617895-V6VMVM7WBIGWWNJ8HTKX/iStock-Couples%2BCommunicating.jpg Relationships & Loss - Communicating love. Communication is a fundamental pillar of any relationship. Over time, our style of communication evolves, shaped by our past experiences, learned behaviors, and the ways we’ve observed and practiced expressing ourselves. However, our attempts to convey messages often aren’t as clear or as concise as we believe them to be, leading to misunderstandings, frustration, and sometimes even anger on both sides. If this resonates with you, I want you to know it doesn’t have to be this way. There are healthy, effective ways to express your desires, needs, and emotions—ways that foster connection rather than conflict. How do you communicate your love? And how might you deepen the way you express your heart? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1620321722517-BDOF8TXI5COTHEWPGMLJ/iStock-1203630704.jpg Relationships & Loss Loss of love. The loss of love or a loved one can leave a profound ache in the heart. Grief, though painful, is an essential part of the healing journey. While the path may not be easy, it is through processing this sorrow that we begin to mend. The depth of grief you experience will vary from one relationship to another, influenced by the nature of the bond and the circumstances surrounding the loss. But no matter the intensity, each grief is deeply personal and worthy of understanding, care, and time. How can I walk with you through this process and help guide you toward healing? https://www.therapywithnhi.com/change-and-life-transitions daily 0.75 2025-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1629919819392-X5XGQ2T1AIK7S9SZ65Q9/iStock-Typewriter.jpg Change & Life Transitions - Make it stand out The decision. Life is marked by a series of inevitable transitions—stages we all encounter as we age. Whether it’s a move to a new home, a shift in career, the arrival of a new relationship or family dynamic, or even the loss of health or independence, change is an inescapable part of the human experience. While change often brings growth, it can also stir up intense emotions, like anxiety, fear, or uncertainty. Change can feel unsettling and overwhelming. I invite you to lean into that discomfort, as difficult as it may be, and explore what the anxiety is truly signaling. There’s meaning in those emotions if we’re willing to listen. Ultimately, you hold the power to decide how you want to move through these transitions. What path will you choose to navigate this change? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1629919975363-NZLN0F1V5VZRBSQ0VWOK/iStock-Graduation+Cap.jpg Change & Life Transitions The reframe. Milestones are a natural part of human development, serving as markers of growth and readiness for the next chapter—whether it’s crawling, walking, graduating, starting a career, entering a relationship, or building a family. Each milestone represents a transition to a new phase of life. As we move from one stage to the next, it’s common to wonder, “What’s next?” This question can often feel overwhelming, as it prompts us to face the unknown. Instead of focusing solely on what comes after, perhaps it’s more meaningful to ask yourself, “How do I want to be remembered?” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1629824810681-96OJJM33JVW75YOC2C8Q/iStock-Leaf+Transitions.jpg Change & Life Transitions The time. Transitioning involves adapting to new circumstances, and it’s a deeply personal process that takes time. Whether it’s a shift in life roles, a change in environment, or a new phase of growth, the process of adjustment is essential for integration and healing. During this time, it’s normal to experience a range of emotions—excitement, uncertainty, stress, or even resistance—each of which plays a role in helping you make sense of the changes occurring. The duration of this adjustment period isn’t something that can be measured by a universal standard. It will differ from person to person, depending on the individual’s resilience, past experiences, and the nature of the transition itself. What’s most important is honoring your own pace, trusting that each step, no matter how small, is part of the process of growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e4f1a63bde358363207c814/1629920125313-039TIOMBKGHBXOSVGP3D/iStock-Values.jpg Change & Life Transitions The exploration. Therapy offers a unique space to explore your values and uncover what you find most meaningful in life. It can serve as a sanctuary where you build or strengthen your awareness of what you want to achieve, and how you wish to be remembered. Emotions play a vital role in this process, as our emotional responses are deeply authentic and often carry important messages for us. What messages might they hold? Let’s embark on this journey of curiosity together, and discover the deeper insights your emotions are guiding you toward.