- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
- CBT and mindfulness
About Michelle
Michelle Nguyen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She practices in the District of Columbia and works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, and substance-related problems.
Michelle draws on direct work with a wide range of people, including time as an investigative social worker for child protective services and work with homeless veterans. That background informs how she talks through safety, systems, and practical barriers alongside emotional concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and people-focused. Sessions often look at patterns in thought and behavior and small steps that can change daily life. She uses client-centered methods to listen and build goals with each person.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Mindfulness practices appear in sessions when slowing down, noticing feelings, or managing anxiety is useful.
Michelle also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to support change, especially around addictions, career steps, and life transitions. She aims to work collaboratively on concrete goals and short-term strategies.
People who contact her can expect clear conversation about next steps, options for coping, and practical problem solving. She works in English and her practice reflects experience with a broad range of life challenges many young adults face.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building goals together. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide small steps to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it helps with anxiety, depression, and unhelpful habits by testing new ways of thinking and behaving. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention exercises and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most useful, adjusting techniques to fit goals and preferences as therapy progresses. That means sessions may use different tools over time depending on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into sessions for practical problem solving.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She uses listening, goal-setting, and practical techniques from client-centered and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings and in child protective services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a DC LICSW and practices in the District of Columbia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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