Dr. Phuong "Diane" Nguyen

Solution-focused therapist combining CBT and compassion

LMFT Nevada

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Vietnamese

About Phuong

Dr. Phuong "Diane" Nguyen brings an integrative, cognitive-behavioral approach to therapy, blending practical skills with attention to thoughts, emotions, and life patterns.

Background and approach

Dr. Nguyen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work to help clients recognize unhelpful thinking, build coping strategies, and reconnect with meaningful goals.

Her style emphasizes collaboration and gradual skill building rooted in 18 years of clinical experience. Dr.

Nguyen earned doctoral training with a focus in neuropsychology and completed additional training in forensic psychology, experiences she weaves into a holistic view of mind, body, and spirit.

She has focused on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges, as well as mood and attention-related difficulties. Dr.

Nguyen works from a compassionate, client-centered stance while gently challenging patterns that limit wellbeing, aiming to help people find clearer direction, improved coping, and renewed purpose.

Online therapy using CBT, ACT, and attachment perspectives

Dr. Nguyen commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify personal values and foster psychological flexibility when coping with difficult emotions. Attachment-informed work explores relational patterns and emotional needs to improve intimacy, communication, and safety in relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each client and adjusts techniques over time, combining evidence-based strategies and a client-centered stance to find the best fit for an individual’s concerns and circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options allow clients to schedule therapy around work, family, or other commitments and to continue work from different locations within Nevada. Licensed professionals tailor format and pacing so clients can practice skills and maintain progress between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of difficulties does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related problems, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting and career issues, bipolar and ADHD related challenges.

What is the therapist's general approach to therapy?

The practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed methods, using collaborative, skills-based work to address thinking patterns and coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of counseling experience and has combined doctoral training in neuropsychology with forensic psychology coursework to inform an integrative practice.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Nevada with the credential NV LMFT 01318 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Vietnamese to accommodate speakers of either language.

What session formats does she provide?

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English, Vietnamese