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As a woman who has grown up facing personal trauma and loss, I understand how life’s hardships shape us and how cultivating insigh...
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As a woman who has grown up facing personal trauma and loss, I understand how life’s hardships shape us and how cultivating insight and resilience can help us move forward with greater clarity and connection.
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 6 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, teens, and couples. I work with clients navigating identity shifts, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, grief, and loss. My approach is compassionate and collaborative, with a strong focus on understanding emotional and relational patterns that impact overall well-being.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Nevada. My work is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, helping clients explore how past experiences influence present thoughts, emotions, and relationships while building insight, resilience, and self-understanding.
Beginning therapy takes courage, and I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and respected. Together, we will explore your experiences, uncover meaningful insights, and work toward personal growth and healthier ways of connecting with yourself and others.
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Prioritizing your mental health isn't selfish. I will help you feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step toward h...
Prioritizing your mental health isn't selfish. I will help you feel confident that you are taking a courageous first step toward healing.
Diane Nguyen, PsyD, is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Drug & Alcohol Counselor with over 18 years of experience in the mental health field. She appreciates the opportunity to journey with clients to overcome personal or professional challenges and live a more peaceful and abundant life. Dr. Diane, also known as "Dr. D", completed doctoral training, specializing in neuropsychology with mind, body, & spiritual approaches to treatments. She also was trained in the field of forensic psychology, which fosters an astute & integrative approach to treatments for issues of abuse & neglect and bond & attachment issues.
Dr. Diane tailors therapeutic strategies to clients' goals for a more fulfilling life. At the same time, she sensitively challenges unhealthy behaviors to foster a more enriched life. Treatment modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, solution-focused therapy, neuro-linguistic programming, and faith-based therapy.
You do not need to feel alone in this journey of life. Please contact Dr. Diane to assist you in creating the best version of yourself and designing a vision for your future through the use of therapeutic interventions that foster the balancing of the mind, body & soul. Dr. Diane aspires to support and encourage clients to heal from any past issues.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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At Thriveworks, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) primarily concentrates on assisting individuals in emotion regulation, enhancing interpersonal relationships, and acquiring effective coping strategies for managing stress and emotional difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) targets your personal challenges. You may work with your DBT therapist to maintain diary cards to monitor progress, emphasizing validation and support in the therapeutic relationship. DBT follows a stage-based approach, prioritizing crisis reduction initially and life satisfaction.
DBT was initially developed to address the needs of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, its versatile approach has enabled its application to a wide range of mental health conditions, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, stress, and anger issues.
The 4 pillars of DBT are mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) have distinct purposes and aren’t inherently superior or inferior to one another. DBT is most effective for managing emotional regulation, personality disorders, and interpersonal challenges, while EMDR is specifically tailored for individuals with trauma-related conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) with therapists at Thriveworks in Reno, NV is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of a standard DBT program is typically around 24 weeks, which is roughly six months. The actual number of sessions will vary depending on the issues you wish to address.
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