Michelle Nguyen , LICSW

Michelle Nguyen is a licensed clinical social worker with five years of practice. She focuses on common and painful problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to parenting and family. Michelle also supports people facing grief, addiction, body image concerns, and identity questions within the LGBT community.

Her style is direct and down-to-earth. Sessions aim to be practical and rooted in what matters most to each person. Michelle listens first, then helps clients set short-term goals and step-by-step plans to reach them. She draws on tools that help people change unhelpful thoughts, build clearer communication, and handle strong emotions.

Before her current work she has experience across inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and spent time as an investigative social worker for child protective services. She also has experience working with homeless veterans, which shaped her approach to problem solving and resource connection.

Michelle uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person’s goals. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness techniques and solution-focused strategies help people manage stress and move toward concrete improvements.

People who choose Michelle can expect practical steps, a calm listening presence, and collaborative planning. She helps clients notice what is getting in the way, try alternatives, and build everyday habits that fit their lives.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing each person and shaping work around their goals. In practice it means the therapist mirrors concerns, asks what matters most, and adjusts the pace and focus to fit the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward skills to reduce anxiety and lift mood. These skills can be practiced during sessions and applied in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review a person's needs and try methods that match their goals. Together they track what is working and tweak plans so therapy stays useful and manageable.

Online sessions let people access care with more flexibility. Video calls offer face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice skills where they will be used most.