Serena Moua, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Serena Moua

Focus areas

Anxiety

Life Transition

Stress

Coping Mechanism Development

Peer Relationship Struggles

Cultural Diversity Issues

Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Interpersonal

Attachment-based

Psychodynamic

Gestalt

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Serena Moua

Hi there! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#156502) in CA. I view therapy as a partnership where we combine your lived experience with my clinical training to work towards meaningful and achievable change. Together, we'll set goals, explore challenges, and build strategies that align with what you want for your life. My focus My ideal clients are individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, are navigating big life transitions, or are struggling to maintain healthy peer relationships. You may be someone who often puts others first, feels unsure of your needs, or worries about disappointing people. My approach I help clients understand the roots of their anxiety, relationship patterns, and self-doubt while also providing everyday strategies for grounding, boundary-setting, and reducing distress. Treatment modalities I typically lean towards is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal, Psychodynamic, and Supportive. My communication style You can expect to be heard deeply and met with genuine curiosity and respect. I listen not only to your words, but to the patterns and emotions beneath them. I strive to balance support with accountability, so you feel both validated and encouraged to grow. Overall, my approach is collaborative and empowering. My journey to mental healthcare I became a mental health therapist out of a natural curiosity about human behavior and a belief in the power of being truly heard. There’s something deeply meaningful about feeling understood, and I’m inspired by the growth that can happen when we’re supported in improving our mental health. My goals for you Together, we'll set realistic, meaningful goals based on what matters most to you and what brought you in. As therapy progresses, your goals may shift as new insights emerge. When that happens, we'll adjust them to align with your evolving needs and values.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Mental Illness

Mood Swings

Peer Relationship Struggles

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Mental Illness

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

Touro University Worldwide, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1922528116

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What practice does Serena Moua work with?

Serena Moua works with Rula Health - San Jose.

What are common reasons for patients to see Serena Moua?

Serena Moua frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Mental Illness, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Serena Moua on their profile.