John Nguyen LCSW

John Nguyen, MSW (He/Him) is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Orange County, California. John received his Masters in Social Work with California State University, Dominguez Hills and his Bachelors in Psychology with the University of California, Riverside. For the past 8 years, he worked to provide mental health services to individuals and groups struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, familial conflict, and more. John caters his approach to the individual’s preferences and needs. Whether client need a direct, solution-focused approach or an empathetic, motivational reflection approach, he seeks to find ways to empower clients through the therapeutic relationship. Specialties and Experience:

•  PTSD, Trauma Focused Work

• Sexual and Gender Identity

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Familial Conflict

• Communication

• Personal/Identity Development

 

Currently, John is a therapist with Pathways Community Services in Garden Grove servicing low-income families. John is an avid advocate for mental health, especially in the Asian community and has created support groups and outreach projects designed to reduce mental health stigma in Asian spaces. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling, and working out (mainly so he can eat more food).