Board certified

Bipolar Disorder, Trauma / PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression

Medication/Psychiatry

18 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Sandy accepts 15 insurers

Optum Serve

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

AvMed

AvMed | Medicare Advantage

Health First Health Plan

Health First Health Plan | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Multi Plan PHCS

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$300

first session

$210

subsequent sessions

About Sandy

Hello, my name is Sandy Nguyen, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner credentialed by the ANCC. I have been practicing psychiatry for 9 years and have experience treating adult clients with psychiatric conditions, such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, sleep disorder, OCD, PTSD, and ADHD.

I am passionate about providing evidence-based services that treat psychiatric and mental health conditions, and offering treatment services such as psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, medication management, and psychotherapy.

I am supportive and a good listener. I believe collaboration with a client is crucial. I utilize a holistic approach in treating the mind, body, and spirit as a whole. I recognize that tailoring a treatment plan through patient-centered care using evidence-based practices is essential in helping patients achieve optimal relief.

"As one who has experienced personal trauma and loss, I have an authentic understanding of how we are impacted by painful life circumstances and how building new life skills can empower us once again. "

Get to know Sandy

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I have the desire and drive to reduce mental health/psychiatric stigma.

What types of clients do you work best with?

Adults.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew about therapy, mental health, or the healing process?

It's okay to seek help by being honest of challenges, which can help promote client recovery and alleviate symptoms.

What can clients expect in their first session with you and in the early stages of therapy?

Developing provider and client relationship to build rapport.

What personal experiences or values inform your practice as a therapist/provider?

Education on psychiatric and mental health concerns.

How do you tailor therapy to meet each client’s unique needs?

By meeting the client where they are at and exploring solutions to promote mental well-being.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesBipolar Disorder, Trauma / PTSD, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety, Depression, Thinking Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Weight Loss, Women’s Issues, Relationships, School Issues, Self Esteem, Seniors & Geriatric, Sexual Abuse, Sleep / Insomnia, Social Anxiety, Spirituality, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Mood Disorders, Neurodiversity, Obesity, Panic Attack, Parenting, Peer Relationships, LGBTQIA+, Performance Anxiety, Life Transition, Men’s Issues, Military / Veteran, First Responders, Gender Identity / Transgender, Grief, Impulse Control Disorders, Infertility, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorder, Emotional Disturbance, Career Counseling, Caregivers, Codependency, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Antisocial Personality, Behavioral Issues, Body Dysmorphia

ApproachesPsychotherapy, Reality Therapy, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy, Transpersonal, Trauma-Focused, Positive Psychology, Multicultural, Narrative, Person-Centered Therapy, Humanistic / Rogerian, Integrative, Existential Therapy, Interpersonal, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Faith-Based Counseling, Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Culturally Sensitive, Discernment Counseling, Behavioral Therapy