What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Nancy Phung-Smith
Focus areas
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Depression
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Experiential Therapy
Dialectical (DBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
EMDR
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Nancy Phung-Smith
I am a body-centered therapist who specializes in working with anger, anxiety, and trauma. I believe therapy should honor diversity and inclusivity, making way for intergenerational healing.
I offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Level 1 Yoga Therapy; Experiential Therapy; and am a trauma-informed yoga teacher. I hold a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, San Diego Campus.
My approach stems from a strength-based, trauma-informed lens that allows us to explore and understand cognitive, emotional, and physiological needs. Together, we explore and heal through discovering a harmonized sense of Self.
I am a second-generation Vietnamese-American born and raised in San Diego, California. As a child of immigrant refugees, defining identity, understanding family dynamics, cultivating connection, and finding ways to be gentle with life events and experiences have been important, evolving aspects of my life.
For me, it is not just about finding balance-it is about finding harmony in all the different parts of who we are.
As a Vietnamese American therapist, it is important that therapy reflects cultural competence, sensitivity, and inclusion.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My therapeutic approach is collaborative. You might see that word a lot in the therapeutic setting, but what does it mean? It means I walk alongside you. I invite curiosity and reflection so that my client and I can explore & discovery together. Collaborative means I empower clients in their healing process. Clients can expect a safe, stable therapeutic environment created with care, intentionally, openness and transparency.
The first layer of goals is assessing if any stabilization is needed. This can look like tools & skills to get us out of survival mode; managing stress; or addressing thoughts self-harm.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Alliant International University, San Diego Campus, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1245858026
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What practice does Nancy Phung-Smith work with?
Nancy Phung-Smith works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Nancy Phung-Smith?
Nancy Phung-Smith frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Nancy Phung-Smith on their profile.
What languages does Nancy Phung-Smith speak?
Nancy Phung-Smith speaks English.