Meet your Therapist
My name is Kim Nguyen and I am a Texas Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting AAPI women and couples as they navigate the complexities of family expectations, cultural identity, relationships, and life transitions. I understand the unique tension that can arise between honoring one's family, culture, and community while also creating a life that feels authentic and aligned with personal values. Therapy can be a space to explore these nuances with curiosity, compassion, and intention.
Using a steady, attuned, and at times playful approach, I help clients better understand themselves and clarify what matters most. I primarily work from a person-centered perspective and integrate Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to meet each client's unique needs and goals. My areas of interest include cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, relational concerns, perfectionism, motherhood and life transitions. Whether you are seeking greater harmony in your family or romantic relationships, navigating bicultural identity, or working toward a more grounded sense of self, I am committed to supporting your growth in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
I strive to create a therapeutic space where all parts of your identity are welcomed and where you can explore your experiences without judgment. My hope is that our work together helps you cultivate deeper self-trust and build a legacy that reflects your deepest values—not only for yourself, but for future generations.
Like tea passed through generations, we inherit values, stories, expectations, and wounds. My work helps clients discern what to preserve, what to transform, and what legacy they want to create.
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #205466 – TX BHEC
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M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy – University of Southern California
B.A. in Human Development & Family Sciences – University of Texas at Austin
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Postpartum Support International (PSI)
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Level 1 PACT Trained – Psychological Approach to Couples Therapy Institute (PACT)
Phase 1 Brainspotting - Cherie Lindberg PhD
Brainspotting for Relationships - Jaegil Lee PhD
Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) - Dr. Eli Lebowitz of the Yale Child Study Center
Community Doula Training Program - Community Doulas of South Jersey CDOSJ and Debbie Hull
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Adolescent IOP Group Therapist - Jones Wellness Center
“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, 'I will try again tomorrow.”
— Mary Anne Radmacher
Who i am outside of therapy
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Things that bring joy
Rewatching 2000’s Disney or Studio Ghilbi movies
Strategy board games with family and friends
Long walks with my two dogs
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Favorite Books
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa
Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.
The Defining Decade by Dr. Meg Jay
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Favorite Movies
Castle in the Sky
Spirited Away
Howl’s Moving Castle
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What Matters to Me
Balance
Solitude
Curiosity
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Interest
Strength Training
Reading
Visiting museums
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How I Spend My Time
Rearranging my space
Planning future trips
Drinking tea and reading at cafes