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Nghi Phan

Nghi Phan

BIPOC Identifying

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

I am an Asian-American integrative psychotherapist with 8+ years of clinical experience in supporting transformative healing in individuals and their relationships. I specialize in working with culture and identity, family/relationship issues including intergenerational trauma, and spirituality/life direction. I am trained in several trauma therapies and somatic release/experiential approaches including IFS, Brainspotting, Deep Brain Reorienting and EFT. I bring a holistic, Jungian/transpersonal, multicultural & justice-lens to my work.

Therapy Philosophy

I believe that we are absolutely capable of steering our own ship in life, of moving in the direction we want by practicing greater sovereignty. But I also know quite well how difficult that can be. Many, if not all of us, are burdened by our own inner struggles, past trauma, and family/cultural/ancestral issues and conditioning we came to inherit, that we simply don't know how to deal with. Those issues--whether it is suppressing your needs for others, constant anxiety, pervasive sadness, or something else--can take us for a ride and spin us into well-worn cycles that are painful and exhausting. We often hear about "breaking old patterns" with little guidance or practical tools on how to actually do that. From my own personal experience and through the therapeutic work I've had the privilege of doing with many clients, I feel confident saying that there are tools out there that work. Somatic (body-based) and experiential therapies are different than talk therapy, and are very effective at resolving, rather than simply understanding or managing, long standing issues. They go deeper to our emotional and nervous system wiring, allowing processing and resolution at the root level. I am passionate about healing intergenerational trauma, because it helps not only the client and all of their immediate relationships, but also provides a healthier template for future generations moving forward.

Special Training & Certifications

Clinical Training: Internal Family Systems (IFS Institute Level 1, Consultation/Training with Bob Falconer) Brainspotting Certified (Phase 1, Phase 2, Wavespotting) Deep Brain Reorienting (Level 1, Level 2) Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT Externship Training) - Other: Study of various holistic healing modalities over past 20 years

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Phobias Health anxiety Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Seasonal depression Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Childhood abuse or neglect Sexual trauma Relationship conflict Infidelity recovery Family conflict Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Death of a loved one Relationship loss Complicated grief Emotional eating Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Suicidal thoughts (non-emergency support) Difficulty regulating emotions Chronic illness adjustment Health-related stress Sexuality & Gender-Related Concerns Sexual identity exploration Gender identity exploration Coming out support Feeling stuck Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself” I specialize in working with women and non-binary people of color with interests in healing and spirituality. However I am open to working with anyone who resonates with my therapy philosophy.

Therapist Methodology

Jungian / Depth Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Trauma-Informed Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Brainspotting Somatic Therapy Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Feminist Therapy Integrative Therapy Holistic Therapy Spiritual / Transpersonal Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Anti-oppressive practice Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Humor and humanity Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Dignity and respect
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Nature-connected / eco-therapy aligned Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Soul-centered / transpersonal lens Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Transparency in process Centering client dignity Non-hierarchical relationship Restorative justice-informed Therapist as co-learner

Clinic / Practice Environment

Clinic Environment

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 8 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    I accpet insurance through Alma. Please check here to see if your plan is accepted: https://support.helloalma.com/hc/en-us/articles/1260801954449-Insurance-Plans-that-Partner-with-Alma You can check here to get a cost estimate: https://support.helloalma.com/hc/en-us/articles/8531105531803-Using-Alma-s-Cost-Estimator-Tool
  • Populations Served: 18+,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Immigrant and First Generation , Intergenerational trauma, childhood issues. Family, relationship, & attachment issues. Cultural issues, life transitions, spirituality.

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    6072327373
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 New York, New York
    United States