Michelle Nguyen, LICSW
- Veterans and family work
- CBT and mindfulness therapy
- Video phone and messaging
About Michelle Nguyen
Prior to her current work, Michelle served for many years as an investigative social worker with Child Protective Services, a role that deepened her understanding of family systems, safety concerns, and complex case dynamics. She now focuses on supporting homeless veterans, applying practical skills developed across settings to meet clients where they are.
Michelle's personal and professional experiences inform a compassionate, relatable approach that helps her connect with clients from varied backgrounds. She is committed to helping individuals become stronger and more resilient, guiding them toward clearer goals and healthier patterns. As a LICSW, Michelle combines clinical training with real-world experience to offer thoughtful, person-centered support tailored to each client's needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michelle Nguyen have?
Michelle Nguyen has 5 years of clinical experience.
Is Michelle Nguyen a licensed therapist?
Yes. Michelle holds the LICSW credential, which denotes a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: DC LICSW LC50081638.
In which languages does Michelle Nguyen provide therapy?
Michelle provides therapy in English.
Where is Michelle Nguyen located?
Michelle practices in the District of Columbia.
How can I work with Michelle Nguyen as my therapist?
You can work with Michelle through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michelle Nguyen work with international clients?
Michelle Nguyen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michelle Nguyen cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Michelle Nguyen
Michelle draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide the work; it helps people who want support exploring values, relationships, and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression.Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce reactivity and improve coping with stress and cravings. Michelle combines these approaches to match the interventions to the problem at hand and the client's preferences.
Finding the right therapeutic fit is part of the process. Michelle works collaboratively with clients and with input from other licensed professionals and therapists when appropriate to identify the approaches that best support a client's goals, needs, and comfort level.
Online therapy provides flexible options for engaging in that work. Michelle offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and communication styles, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support when it is needed.