- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Goal focused work
About Michelle
Michelle Nguyen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years of clinical experience in mental health settings. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, addictions, and anger. Michelle also supports people facing parenting stress, intimacy issues, career changes, and identity-related concerns.
Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and time as an investigative social worker with child protective services. She currently provides services to homeless veterans. Those front-line roles inform how she approaches practical problems and daily challenges.
In sessions Michelle keeps things straightforward and focused on what a person wants to change. She uses client-centered conversation to clarify goals and practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness exercises and motivational interviewing are added when they fit the client's aims.
She pays attention to how past hurts, attachment patterns, and life stress shape current reactions. That includes issues around abandonment, control, communication, and forgiveness. Michelle helps clients notice patterns, practice new responses, and plan manageable steps forward.
People who work with her can expect short-term, goal-focused work when that is useful, and deeper exploration when it is needed. She asks clear questions, suggests straightforward exercises, and revisits progress regularly so sessions stay relevant to daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's priorities. The therapist listens, reflects back what matters, and helps clarify goals so sessions stay practical. This approach helps when someone wants direct support to sort out anger triggers and set realistic steps for change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and testing small experiments to change them. CBT is useful for workplace frustration, recurring arguments, and patterns of rumination. Mindfulness Therapy offers short practices to notice rising tension and choose a response rather than react immediately; it can complement CBT when a person wants tools to calm stress in the moment.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a client's goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean starting with short-term, goal-focused work and adding longer-term exploration as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into workdays or caregiving schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about what session length and scheduling rhythm will best match your routine.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related problems are addressed?
She works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, and as built-up resentment. Other related concerns listed include stress, trauma, addiction, and grief.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation to set goals and cognitive behavioral strategies to change reactions. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added when they match a client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings. That includes investigative work with child protective services and current work with homeless veterans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, listed as DC LICSW, and practices in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions and how much do they cost?
Current session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available options before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.