Michelle Nguyen, LICSW

Michelle Nguyen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years of clinical experience. As an LICSW she has advanced training in clinical social work and is authorized to provide therapy to adults across a range of needs.

She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and spent many years as an investigative social worker with Child Protective Services. Michelle currently works with homeless veterans, drawing on those varied roles and on personal experiences that allow her to connect with people in many different situations.

Her practice emphasizes practical support and compassionate guidance as clients navigate stress, relationship challenges, loss, addiction, and other life changes. She aims to tailor strategies to each person's goals, helping them build resilience and move toward becoming the best version of themselves.

Approaches Michelle Uses and How Online Care Works

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the pace and topics of therapy. This approach supports people working through relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and life transitions by emphasizing empathy and personal agency.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and then develop practical skills to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with difficult emotions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can be useful for managing stress, rumination, and symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Michelle works with each person to clarify goals and tries different methods as needed, adjusting techniques based on the client's needs, preferences, and progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to deliver effective, ongoing support while accommodating work, family, and geographic constraints.