About

Hi there, I'm Phuong Nguyen. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). As a therapist, I am passionate about cultivating a safe space for you to examine the challenges and barriers that prevent you from living a joyful life. I hope to use therapy as a tool to help you find healing and growth in your own journey. My approach My therapeutic approach does varied and depending on each client and their specific needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, and Gestalt (centering on the here and now and bringing your awareness into the present moment). These modalities help me to understand my client's current reality and together, we work toward an identified goal(s). Some other clinical training that I also use are Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. My focus During my clinical practices, I come to recognize that I work well with a wide age range (children to adults) but I do work best with teenagers to young adults who might be dealing with transitions, figuring out their values/identities, relationship issues, and social pressures. I work with my clients to help build the skills needed for them to be confident in navigating these areas of growth. My communication style My communication style is gentle while being straightforward and compassionate. When you walk into my therapy space, I will make sure you know and feel that I genuinely care about you as a person and I am invested in your journey towards joy and healing. My journey to therapy When family life was difficult during my high school years, I remembered the teachers and counselors who walked with me and encouraged me to rise above and accomplish many goals that as a Vietnamese immigrant, I did not think would be possible. So, I told myself one day, I will be that person for somebody in the future. More than that, I was told by many that I have always loved to help others.