I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I've work inpatient and outpatient psych. I've worked as an investigative social worker for CPS for many years. I currently work with homeless veterans. My personal experiences have made it easy for me to connect with a lot of different clients with different situations. I love helping people become the best versions of themselves.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC50081638
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Michelle Nguyen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Michelle is extremely considerate of my concerns and supportive of my personal mental//relationship/life goals. She gives concrete ways for self-improvement, and I enjoy our weekly chats. She is greatly appreciated!
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Three sessions in, and Michelle has already helped me immensely. I look forward to chatting with her each week, and I SO appreciate her holding me accountable, while being very understanding, as I work to improve my life, realize my self-worth and achieve my goals.
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Michelle is very patient, supportive and thoughtful. She helps me to see a new perspective and take a step back from what is affecting me and I appreciate her candidness.
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months
Michelle is a great therapist✨Her energy is very positive✨She instinctively relates to where I am and uses thought provoking questions to help me discover how I got here as well as where do I go from here✨We discuss desired outcomes, next steps and action items to assist me in becoming the best version of myself✨ Great match✨
Written on Nov 26, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, and relationship issues
An amazing therapist who easily identifies root issues and intuitively develops concrete practices for healing.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 1 week on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes