Thomas Nguyen, LCSW

(he/him)

Online Therapy

About Me

I'm a queer Vietnamese American therapist offering telehealth therapy for BIPOC, queer and trans clients in Illinois, Florida, and Virginia. My practice is rooted in cultural humility, social justice, and a deep respect for the complexity of your lived experience. I specialize in complex trauma with a focus on relational healing, dissociation, and how our nervous systems adapt to survive long-term harm especially in the context of family violence, abuse and neglect, and systemic oppression.

Much of my work also explores the impact of generational trauma and the possibilities of ancestral healing. I honor how trauma can be carried through family systems and cultural histories and how reconnection, grief, and resilience can live there too.

In our work together, you'll find a warm, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome. I integrate Parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, and somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and deeper embodiment. I also bring in creative and nontraditional tools like mindfulness, anime, or video games when they offer meaningful ways to connect, explore, or heal.

My approach is relational, curious, and grounded in the belief that you're not broken. You’ve adapted in ways that have protected you. Together, we’ll make space for healing, reconnection, and living from your most authentic and empowered self.

Education & Experience

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Alum
Bachelor of Arts in East Asian Studies
Summer Chinese Intensive at Fudan University in Shanghai
Bachelor of Social Work
Master of Social Work

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of Illinois
State of Virginia
Registered Telehealth Provider in Florida

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Gender Identity
  • Mood Disorders
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • LGBTQ+
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • UnitedHealth