LIVING HOPE COUNSELING CENTER

A place in Vietnam where no one carries pain alone.

Our Vision

Every story matters. Every pain is seen and held. Here, we sit with you, meet you with compassion, treat you with kindness and love, and walk beside you – hand in hand – toward healing and wholeness. Because even in your darkest season, we are with you and there is always a way through.

Our Vision

Our Services

Individual Counseling

Individual Counseling

Individual counseling is for individuals looking for support to learn about themselves and their emotions, process their pain, or make a change. It is adapted to the person and their needs.

Couples Counseling

Couples Counseling

Couples counseling is for any couple (dating or married) who is looking for help navigating their relationship. Two people, one therapist, one shared goal.

Adolescence Counseling

Adolescence Counseling

Counseling for adolescents is a unique service that provides a safe space for teenagers to process their emotions, while also including parents in sessions, as applicable, to foster healthy communication.

Our Team

Nga (Deborah) Nguyen, M.A.

Nga (Deborah) Nguyen, M.A.

Counselor, Founder
Maggie Monroe

Maggie Monroe

Counselor
Ly Minh Tuyen

Ly Minh Tuyen

Junior Counselor

How to get started

1

Reach Out

Message us on Zalo, Whatsapp, email, or the contact form here. It’s ok if you are not sure what you need yet – we can help you with that!

2

Book an Appointment

If you decide counseling is the best step for you, we will connect with you within 24 hours to schedule your intake appointment.

3

Get to Know Each Other

During your intake appointment, we will fill out paperwork, discuss your goals, and give you a chance to share your story.

4

Start Your Journey

From there, we will work together to help you heal, grow, and reach your goals.

Client Quotes

“We came to therapy when our marriage felt almost over — distant, disconnected, and considering divorce. With Nga (Deborah)’s help, we realized the real enemy wasn’t each other, but the emotional distance between us. We learned to slow down, listen beneath the conflict, and reach the deeper emotions we’d each been carrying alone. Today, we have a happy marriage and two children we’re raising together. We finally know how to see, hear, and choose each other.”

— A couple

“I was an outstanding student, but the pressure overseas became too much. Anxiety and depression pulled me down until I felt like giving up on life. With Nga (Deborah)’s help, I found my way back. I continued my studies with meaning and joy again — something I once thought I’d never feel.”

— A Vietnamese student

“I came in feeling like I had to hold everything together on my own. Session by session, I learned I didn’t have to carry it all — and that asking for help wasn’t weakness, it was strength.”

— An individual client

“I always thought therapy was for other people, not someone like me. Living Hope made it feel safe to finally say out loud what I’d been carrying alone for years.”

— An expat client

Frequently Asked Questions

You can contact our office via WhatsApp, Zalo, Email, or the contact form on our website to ask any questions and/or set up your first session!

Standard therapy sessions typically last 50 to 60 minutes. Extended sessions can be arranged upon request depending on your specific therapy goals.

In your initial session, we will discuss your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. It is an open space for us to get to know each other and establish a personalized treatment plan.

Counselling is very personal work. Some seek out a counsellor because they are in crisis or recently received a new mental health diagnosis. Some have goals on ways to improve their lives and want an outside perspective. Others want assistance with things like parenting, marriage, or their job. It all depends on you! When in doubt, send us a message on Zalo and we can explore if counselling is a good fit for you and your circumstances.

Therapy duration varies based on individual needs and goals. Many clients start with weekly or bi-weekly sessions and adjust frequency as progress is made over time.

Yes, our experienced team provides professional therapy and counselling services fluently in both English and Vietnamese.

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NOT SURE WHERE TO START?

Just ask! We are ready and available to answer any questions you may have. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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