About Me
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My name is Man Nguyen (Pronouns: She/Her/Hers), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am a Vietnamese American psychotherapist who is fluent in both English and Vietnamese. Being bilingual and bicultural has enabled me to be open-minded, flexible, and sensitive in relating to my clients whose ethnic backgrounds, racial makeups, religions, political orientation, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status can be different from my own.
I obtained my Master of Social Work degree from the University of California at Berkeley, specializing in Community Mental Health. In the past 10+ years of practicing, I have worked with clients who suffered from short term acute issues in life such as stress, bereavement, trauma, domestic abuse, grief and loss due to wildfire destruction and natural disaster. I am currently working at a state hospital for patients with chronic & lifelong mental health illness such as depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder, just to name a few. I have provided both brief intervention, crisis management and long-term, maintenance psychotherapy. I am knowledgeable in searching and connecting you to resources available in your community.
I recognize that you have done your best with what you’ve got so far, and that with the professional support, you can do an even better job to improve the quality of your life. This will be your journey, and you will take the lead on WHAT goals you want to achieve. As a therapist, I will assist you in HOW to achieve those goals by providing tools, guidance, helpful insight, and emotional support. We will start where you are, and we will progress at your pace. I encourage you to take the next and courageous steps and share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with me.
I look forward to working with you.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Services Offered
Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Licensing
LCSW #LCSW71282 (Expires: 2024-02-29)
Reviews
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Great listener and I always feel better after talking to her when I’m stressed out and have anxiety.
I want to thank you for the incredible help you have offered me. When we first started, I was in a very rocky place (as you know) and your approach was exactly what I needed! I know I still have some work to do (that's what life is all about, a constant road towards self-improvement) and I can't thank you enough for all your help and support! You truly are a wonderful therapist and have equipped me with some great tools to cope with situations I encounter. I will forever treasure the work we've done together and the powerful conversations that have allowed me to start the healing process.
Man’s expertise is everything I wanted and expected from a therapist. She checks off everything I needed from therapy. It’s my first time using this app and let alone going to therapy, my first session with Man was so helpful. She really listens and pinpoints how to navigate your emotions or whatever you issue may be. She sent me worksheets that really helped me understand my problems and how to get in touch with myself. Man is very knowledgeable and helped nudge me in the right direction. She follows up on topics you talked about from previous sessions and checks in with you if you’ve been working on yourself or want to touch base on anything. I’m thankful for her service!
If you want to be coddled, agreed with and just hear yourself talk - go elsewhere. Man is not going to placate you, but she will give you the feedback you need to grow. I've been amazed at her ability to keep me on track, dive into the heart of things and make our time together matter. In just a few sessions I feel heard, supported and gifted with the wisdom that she imparts. She's a fantastic listener with clear insights into how to transform patterns that aren't working.
She’s amazing! A great listener, honest and compassionate
Man leaves my heart full in every session. She hears me, questions me productively, and I have gained new insights and thinking processes after working with her. I am so grateful for her time, her thoughts, and sharing laughter too!
Ms. Man Nguyen has helped me find my way back to enjoy my life again. Had a moment of severe panic attacks for about a week or 2, but Ms. Man Nguyen’s talk therapy is both nurturing and knowledgeable for my situation. Ms. Man Nguyen showed me upmost respect as her client. She did not judge me at all with my mental thoughts and behavior; she is very supportive and taught how to deal with my anxieties. Truly blessed to have her as my counselor.
Even after only 1 session I feel her compassion and wisdom can help with many things I am struggling with. She listens and validates and I can’t wait to see how the rest of our sessions pan out.
I’ve been having session with Man for a month and I’m in much better and brighter place now from a really lower place. Man is genuinely kind, smart, and charming. Great listener with calmness, great advices that are always on point. I was suffering with variety of issues and Man led me to be a better place with each small steps and never pushed me too hard. I am so thankful that I could connect with her and having healthier life now. Thank you Man and BetterHelp.
After just a month with Man, I’ve felt so much better about my current life path. She has really opened my eyes, and I’ve been so much kinder to myself. She is so caring and listens intently to what I’m going through, offering valuable advice and guidance that has really helped me grow. I look forward to continuing therapy with Man. She is wonderful.
I have only been working with Man for a short time, but within that time frame she has helped me SO much already! I really appreciate her attention to detail, focus and intense listening, and her ability to get to the root of the issues quickly. She asks many questions that help me realize habits/realizations about myself in an encouraging, nonjudgemental way. She has a centered, present, holistic approach which I respond to very well. She is kind and easy to talk to as well - I highly recommend!
Ms. Nguyen is an excellent counselor, she quickly understood the specifics of my situation and offered a variety of helpful tips. I would highly recommend her.
Man has been really great so far and techniques have been working.
Man was my immediate choice felt instantly comfortable with her and easy to open up to.
I'm fortunate to have gotten her from the start.
I was struggling with anxiety and anger issues. Man guided me and helped me identify the causes of my stress and anxiety. She is a great listener, a calm spirit, and I just felt very comfortable in her presence right away. In just a few sessions, I felt a huge shift in my mental health and overall well being. She gave me tools each session that helped me practice mindfulness and self care. I feel like I'm in good hands with Man and I'm grateful for the impact she's made in my life.
I am so grateful for Man, who really helped me through a difficult time with my family. I requested an Asian woman therapist because I wanted someone who could understand the cultural nuances and mother-daughter relationship. Man was a great listener, asked me to think through important questions, and gave me valuable advice that I will take with me for years to come. She also made herself available in the evenings and weekends, which was really helpful for me as a working mom. I would highly recommend working with her!
Man will meet you where you are and work with you from that place. She is very compassionate, sharp, and respectful. I was nervous about being paired with a therapist, I am grateful it is Man. She writes and checks in & responds with quality messages in a timely manner.
In the short time that I have been working with Man I have gained so many personal skills to manage my emotions. She is kind, supportive and sincere. It is so great to feel understood by her on so many levels; being a woman of color, a professional, to name a couple. I look forward to progressing with Man!
Man is a wonderful and empathetic listener! I appreciate her honesty and open mind.
She listens to my concerns and encourages me that I can do better. Writes me to check up on me.