Michelle Nguyen, LICSW

Michelle Nguyen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and addiction. Michelle writes plainly and meets people where they are in the moment. Michelle draws on five years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings. Her work has included investigative social work with child protective services and outreach with homeless veterans. Those roles shaped a practical, problem-focused style that aims for useful change in daily life. In sessions she uses straightforward, collaborative methods. She listens first, then helps set small goals. She focuses on building skills people can use between meetings, such as tools for mood management and clearer communication. Michelle often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thinking, practice new behaviors, and bring gentle awareness to difficult emotions. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused tools to support decision-making and short-term progress. People who work with Michelle can expect a respectful, down-to-earth tone and an emphasis on what matters most to them. She aims to help clients identify practical steps toward better coping, stronger relationships, and clearer direction in life.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Michelle commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered work when meeting online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person's priorities, helping them feel heard and guiding the direction of change.

She also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice feelings without getting overwhelmed. Mindfulness can support coping with stress, grief, and strong emotions by teaching simple attention exercises and breathing techniques.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michelle will talk through goals and preferences and adjust methods so they fit each person's situation. This collaborative process helps decide whether to emphasize skills training, reflective listening, motivation, or short-term problem-solving.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people keep visual connection while working on communication or emotion regulation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, quick coaching, or follow-up between longer sessions. These options help make therapy fit into daily life and schedules.