Mark Nguyen, CA Psychologist 29174

Mark Nguyen is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps adults confront persistent emotional and behavioral challenges with resilience and self-compassion. He holds a California psychologist license - CA Psychologist 29174 - and uses that training to offer evidence-based, personalized care for people coping with chronic pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioral addictions. Mark combines clinical rigor with a warm, down-to-earth manner, aiming to create a therapeutic space that balances empathy with practical, growth-focused guidance.

His approach is collaborative and tailored to each person. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions to address both emotional symptoms and everyday functioning. Many clients seek his help for the emotional impact of physical limitations or ongoing stress, and he works with them to rebuild a sense of control, purpose, and connection.

Before entering clinical practice, Mark spent 15 years as a Principal and Director of Special Education and also served as an Assistant Professor in School Psychology. Those roles working with students, families, and future clinicians inspired his shift into psychology and inform his commitment to helping people heal, strengthen resilience, and pursue meaningful change. Therapy with Mark is goal-focused - he collaborates with clients to create achievable plans and supports steady progress toward lasting improvements.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Healing

Mark Nguyen frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), along with Trauma-Focused Therapy when addressing trauma-related difficulties. ACT helps people clarify what matters most to them and build willingness to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers structured strategies to process and integrate traumatic experiences so daily functioning and relationships can improve.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mark works with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, and then tailors techniques and pacing to fit those priorities. Clients can expect joint decision-making about treatment focus and measurable steps toward their goals.

Online therapy with Mark is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistency, access care from home or other convenient locations, and choose the format that best supports progress and engagement with therapy.