Growing up in a low-resource background, I faced many obstacles that made me believe my passion for science would never come to fruition. However, I refused to let my circumstances or others define my potential, and I took a bold step by moving to a different part of the world to pursue higher education. It was a challenging journey, requiring me to adapt to a new language and culture, but my persistence paid off. Today, I hold a PhD in Interdisciplinary Neurosciences, which has equipped me with the tools and knowledge to study, analyze, and explain human behavior.
 My experience in clinical and biomedical research has taught me the value of resilience, and I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals in similar ways. I have been fortunate to have strong mentors and friends who have supported me throughout my journey, and I am committed to paying it forward. My goal is to stand alongside those facing insurmountable challenges, whether it is a language barrier, a change of career, or a difficult decision, and help them find sustainable ways to move forward.Â
I believe that the human brain has an incredible capacity for adaptation and growth, and I am dedicated to helping others tap into that potential. With a combination of practical solutions, emotional support, and personal experience, I am driven to empower the underdogs to achieve their dreams.
Specialties
College-bound teenagers
College students
Working professionals
Athletes
At-risk youths
Depression
Anxiety-related issues
Trauma-related issues
Childhood/Adulthood Difficulties
Coaching
Recently released (including parole and probation)
Issues
Anger management
Anxiousness and depressed mood
Personality conflicts
Interpersonal communication issues
Academic and performance stressors
Creating healthy boundaries
Coping skills and interventions
At-risk behaviors (including deviant peer association and substance misuse)
Reentry and recent release from incarceration
Treatment Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Informed
Individual counseling (Child/Teenager/Adult)
Strengths-based
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Informed
Professional Background
Timothy J. Nguyen, LCSW, PsyD (PSB94026870) is a registered psychological associate with the California Board of Psychology under the direct supervision of Dr. Timothy Yen (PSY 27745).
He earned his Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree with a concentration in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from California Southern University located in Costa Mesa, CA.
He has worked in a variety of settings, such as nonprofits, federally-qualified health centers, prisons, outpatient clinics, child protective services, and a college campus. His experience includes, but is not limited to, counseling college students, young professionals, high school students, older adults, prisoners, and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Aside from counseling clients, he also works a local university as a faculty member, where he currently holds a position of Program Coordinator and Advisor for master’s-level graduate students. He also has first-hand experience overseeing college admissions processes and has scored hundreds of graduate-level college applications.
Certifications and Other Training
Completed Behavioral Tech’s DBT Intensive Training
Languages: English and conversational Vietnamese
