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Dorothy Nguyen

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

11 years of experience

Verified by Octave
In California
Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Dorothy

Perhaps you feel like an imposter because you have learned that it is easier to hide your true self or because you haven't figured out who you really are. Or, maybe you are a people pleaser and find yourself doing things you do not want to do. You may feel unseen or unheard because you don't know how to set clear boundaries. Or, perhaps, you simply feel that something is missing, and you either don't know what it is or don't know how to find it. I’ve practiced for over 15 years and worked with children/teens and adults and welcome complicated and challenging situations. I use an integrative approach of CBT and psychodynamic therapy so I can tailor treatment to best fit you. On the outside you appear fine, maybe even successful. But on the inside something is off. These internal struggles lead to feeling stuck, overwhelmed, dull, or unmotivated. They affect your ability to enjoy life, to maximize your potential, and have more meaningful relationships. I help clients get "unstuck." Together, we will identify patterns preventing you from getting the most out of life. We'll leverage your strengths to facilitate the changes you want to see. By relying on your strengths to solve problems, you will increase your confidence and your self-esteem, and this, in turn, will spill over and elevate other areas of your life.

I’ve practiced for over 15 years and worked with children/teens, adults, and families, and welcome complicated and challenging situations.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Engaging
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

Education

Dorothy Nguyen, Doctor of Psychology License #26625 (exp September 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Dorothy Nguyen accepts Health Net, Aetna, Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Dorothy Nguyen is a Doctor of Psychology (PSYD). Dorothy is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Dorothy’s California license number is 26625, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Dorothy Nguyen has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Dorothy’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, University of Southern California; PsyD - Clinical Psychology, University of Denver. Over that time, Dorothy has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Dorothy is part of that group.

Dorothy Nguyen works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Chronic Illness, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Dorothy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Dorothy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Dorothy Nguyen draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Dorothy’s style is action-oriented, affirming, engaging, and warm. In Dorothy’s words: “I’ve practiced for over 15 years and worked with children/teens, adults, and families, and welcome complicated and challenging situations.”

Dorothy Nguyen (she/her) offers therapy in English. Dorothy identifies as Asian or Pacific Islander.

Dorothy Nguyen offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Dorothy is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Dorothy Nguyen is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Dorothy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Dorothy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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