cara Nguyen, Psy.D.
Psychologist
New Hartford, CT
Online only
About me
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 30 years experience as a counselor. I have worked in a variety of settings and enjoy working with adults, children and families.
There are times in our lives when we don't know what is wrong; just that something is. We wonder if we are "crazy" and are scared to be judged if we ask for help. The truth is that very sane people struggle when the difficulties in their lives outpace their coping skills. I've been a therapist for 18 years and believe strongly that healing comes through connection with others. As we increase our knowledge, we become healthier and more resilient when approaching future problems. It is an honor to work alongside people as they discover hidden strengths and resources.
I can work with you or your family to reduce your fears, improve your mood, help cope with changes or losses in your life or help with problems in thinking. I can also assist with ways to manage work or school stress.
I am non-judgemental and feel that my position is to help you to navigate, but always allow you to steer. I will work with children (3-18,) families and adults. I have particular strength in improving parenting strategies and decreasing feelings of guilt or pain due to past hurtful experiences.
License
License(s)
Education
University of Denver
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$135 - $250Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Lyra Health Provider
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Career
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
Community specialties
- Autism
- Cancer Survivors
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Psychological Testing
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media