- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Life purpose work
About Mark
Mark Nguyen is a California psychologist (CA Psychologist 29174) with eight years of practice experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Mark also helps people facing communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and questions about life purpose.
Mark works with adults and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a collaborative way. Sessions are practical and focused on small achievable steps. He balances frank feedback with steady support and encourages clients to try strategies between appointments.
His approach draws on cognitive and behavioral methods alongside trauma-focused work and mindfulness principles. Those methods are used to reduce overwhelming thoughts, manage difficult feelings, and change unhelpful habits. Work can include building clearer communication, addressing addictive behaviors, and repairing confidence after relationship shifts.
Before clinical practice, he spent 15 years as a Principal and Director of Special Education and served as an Assistant Professor in School Psychology. That background shaped his interest in practical problem solving and measurable progress.
In sessions clients can expect a structured, goal-focused process. The emphasis is on relearning useful skills, testing new ways of relating, and restoring a sense of direction after major life changes. Mark helps people explore what matters next without promising any particular outcome.
Practical approaches for online work
Mark uses evidence-based methods that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors in everyday life. These techniques help with anxiety, low mood, and changing addictive habits.Trauma-focused methods address the effects of past events on current functioning. They aim to reduce overwhelming reactions and increase the ability to tolerate difficult memories. Mindfulness-based strategies teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He treats that choice as collaborative and will adjust methods based on a client's goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. Together they map practical steps and monitor progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them practice new skills in the settings where they live and work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses evidence-based techniques in a practical, collaborative way. Expect goal-focused sessions that break change into small, manageable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral concerns. His prior roles in education and academia also inform his practical approach.
What is his professional credential and where is he located?
He is listed as CA Psychologist 29174 and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscription tier and the client’s location.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.