Mark Nguyen , CA Psychologist 29174

Mark Nguyen is a licensed clinical psychologist who helps adults navigate persistent emotional and behavioral challenges with practical, evidence-based care. He holds a California psychologist license (CA Psychologist 29174) and draws on a range of empirically supported methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

He works primarily with adults coping with chronic pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioral addictions, including gambling. Mark frames therapy as a collaborative process that balances compassion with clear, actionable steps. He combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused techniques, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness-based practices to support both emotional and functional recovery.

Clients can expect a warm, attentive, and down-to-earth clinician who emphasizes empathy and active listening while offering honest feedback and practical guidance. Sessions are designed to be supportive yet focused on growth, with an emphasis on small, achievable steps that build confidence and lasting change.

Before entering clinical practice, Mark spent 15 years as a Principal and Director of Special Education and served as an Assistant Professor in School Psychology. His work with students, families, and future clinicians inspired him to pursue psychology and to help others build resilience, find purpose, and reach their full potential.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Mark Nguyen integrates several evidence-based methods into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors, offering practical skills for managing symptoms. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the impact of traumatic experiences by helping clients process and reduce the ways trauma shapes current emotions and relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mark works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they develop a focused plan, try interventions, and adjust course as needed to support steady progress.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, balance therapy with work and family demands, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not practical.