Bao "Bobo" Hoang
Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate
Supervised by Stephanie Rodenberg-Lewis, LPC-S, RPT-S™, CSC, NCC
National Certified Counselor
Play Therapist in Training
Bilingual(English/Vietnamese)
My Story
Hi, I’m Bao Hoang, and I also go by Bobo. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate with an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Before becoming a therapist, I earned my B.A. in Musical Theatre in 2018 and worked professionally as a stage and screen actor. My experiences in the arts taught me the power of storytelling, empathy, creativity, human connections, and values that continue to shape how I hold space for others, especially those navigating identity, self-worth, life transitions, and the impacts of trauma.
As a therapist, I’m passionate about working with clients across the lifespan, with a special interest in supporting children, neurodivergent individuals, parents, and families. I feel especially called to nurture children’s emotional growth while also working alongside parents and caregivers to better understand their child’s emotional world, strengthen connection, and find ways of responding that support both the child and the family.
I’m continuing my training toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist and believe deeply in the healing power of creativity and play. Through approaches like Play Therapy, Expressive Arts, and Narrative Therapy, my goal is to create a space where my clients can feel safe, seen, understood, and free to explore their world in the ways that come most naturally to them.
I see therapy as a space to deepen our connection with ourselves, to better understand our emotions, needs, patterns, strengths, and stories. To me, thriving doesn’t mean becoming immune from hardships, but learning to navigate life’s uncertainties with greater self-understanding, compassion, and resilience.
As a first-generation Vietnamese immigrant, I find deep meaning in supporting individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Whether your child is navigating big emotions, your family is facing change, or you’re reconnecting with your own story, I’d be honored to walk alongside your journey.
Outside the therapy room, you’ll likely find me tending to my plants, doting on my fur babies, creating art, working on an acting project, or making my home feel cozy and full of life.