Michael Nguyen, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Michael Nguyen

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Alcoholism

Behavioral Therapy

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Codependency

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English, Vietnamese

Getting to know Michael Nguyen

Hi there, I'm Michael! Many of the patterns we develop early in life start as ways to cope, survive, and belong. Sometimes those same patterns follow us in ways that no longer serve us. My aim is to explore those patterns together, understand their origin, and create a space where insight becomes action. My focus Each client interaction is an opportunity for me to see how your past influences current-day functioning. However, the pacing, safety, and partnership established in the session are my highest priority to maintain. My approach Working relationally and collaboratively, I draw from modalities like ACT, CBT, trauma-informed care, and Queer theory to inform my approach. This space should be one built from trust and safety while uniquely tailoring treatment to who you are and what you bring to each session. My communication style Communication and active listening are vital components in my practice. My prior clinical experience has allowed me to determine that transparency, openness, and approachability to cultivate transformative connection. As our work continues, reflections on our communication style will allow for quality and improve in areas deemed necessary. My journey to mental healthcare Prior to being a provider, human behavior, thoughts, and emotions are the pillars that connection all humans .Through my own personal mental health journey, therapy has been a place where I discovered, changed, and learned the necessities for a values driven life. Now, I hope to provide services that reflect those values learned. My goals for you Initially, goal setting within therapy provides a framework for reference. However as humans grow, we may revisit goals discussed prior. I often allow clients to drive the topic of the session while building tangible skills, comprehensive insight from early development to adult hood. As a provider, we steer away from giving advice.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

San José State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1053044594

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Michael Nguyen works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

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