About Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong
Focus areas
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Irrational Fears / Phobias
Panic Attack
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Multicultural Therapy
Self-Harm / Injury
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Culturally Sensitive
Attachment-based
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong
Hello, I am Emily Soukhanouvong (pronounced “Sue-kon-no-vong”!).
A little about why you're here:
You learned that to get through life, you must be perfect, “proper,” and stay invisible. But operating down this path comes at a cost: overwhelming pressure, self-hatred, and feeling like an imposter in your own skin.
Belonging has never been easy for me, especially as a child of Asian immigrant parents. The pressure to be "enough" for others or to offset the guilt I felt for all the sacrifices my parents made to succeed in the United States has contributed to my resilience and anxious attempts to hide my imperfections. So, this is an invitation to those who want permission to mess up, be imperfect, and recover from unmet needs.
I earned my PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Regent University and hold a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. I completed a fellowship in Comprehensive DBT and ERP at Potomac Behavioral Solutions, which deepened my passion for Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
As a passionate DBT-er, I navigate therapy through the balance of acceptance and change (you will most likely catch me saying “both/and” rather than “either/or” in session). I am here to create a safe space with validation and nonjudgment while helping you make effective changes that work for you.
What should a new client know about working with you?
This is the space to address who you are, where you fit in, or why you remain trapped in actions that add personal suffering. Let’s balance working through your needs with evidence-based approaches and authentic human connection. You get to decide what to build, rebuild, and embrace how to fully exist in your life. This process is hard, and it's possible.
Because you are not alone in this, we will help you engage in life by incorporating skills blended with lightheartedness and openness to ask hard, awkward, and taboo questions.
We'll primarily apply dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and radically open dialectical behavioral therapy (RO-DBT) for you to learn and grow in this chapter of your life. A typical session is 50 minutes long in person or via telehealth (in 40+ states).
Of note, I can NOT offer medication prescriptions and I do not offer psychological testing at this time.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My work with individuals usually combines cultural sensitivity care by ensuring I do not assume to know everything about your history, experience, and personal beliefs.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $230 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $225 for 50 minutes
Office location
Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong, PsyD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Regent University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Bachelor's)
- Potomac Behavioral Solutions, Fellowship in Comprehensive DBT and ERP
Awards and publications
- Soukhanouvong, N., Scott, N., & Slogar, S-M. (2016, November). Compassion Fatigue. Consultation for Samaritan House Staff, Virginia Beach, VA.
- Soukhanouvong, N., Brauchle, E., & Montiel, L. (2015, November). Mental Health and the Refugee Population. Cultural Diversity Luncheon Series Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
- Hamilton, A. & Soukhanouvong, N. (2015, August) Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Culture Shock, Stress and Coping. Focus group debrief session at the Law School Program, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
- Soukhanouvong, N. (2015, April). Resistance in Therapy. Presentation at Psychological Services Center weekly staff meeting, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
- Soukhanouvong, N., & Brauchle, E. (2014, November). The Idealized Self and the Maladaptive Christian Self Image: A Comparative Analysis between Karen Horney and Reinhold. Poster Session at Christian Association for Psychological Studies East Regional Conference, Bethesda, MD.
NPI number
1699250969
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What practice does Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong work with?
Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong works with ChangeWell Psych.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong?
Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong speak?
Dr. Nishthaya Soukhanouvong speaks English.