- Guilt and shame work
- Mindfulness practices
- Career and self-esteem
About Nga
Nga Francyne (Francyne) Nguyen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Francyne also addresses issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, and multicultural concerns.
Francyne uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques in sessions. She draws on cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused methods to help people notice patterns, name what matters, and try small changes. Sessions often include practical skill-building and short experiments to test new ways of relating to thoughts and feelings.
Her background includes work in community mental health agencies, health care settings, and schools. She has taught yoga for more than seven years and developed a yoga therapy component for teen and elementary groups in school settings. That experience informs her attention to body awareness alongside talk-based work.
Francyne aims to help people untangle guilt and shame tied to family, faith, relationships, or past choices. She helps clients look at how those feelings show up in daily life and how to respond to them differently. She emphasizes clear steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Francyne commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT-style work focuses on small, practical experiments and clearer thinking, which can reduce the grip of guilt and shame when repeated over time.She also uses mindfulness practices to help people notice bodily sensations and strong emotions without reacting immediately. Mindfulness exercises in sessions can include guided attention and simple breathing practices that support steadier responses to painful memories or self-criticism.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Francyne treats the choice of methods as collaborative and will work with clients to match approaches to their goals and preferences. She checks in about what feels helpful and adjusts course as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or a quiet moment at home, reduce travel time, and allow follow-up between visits. Many people find it straightforward to continue skill practice from sessions in everyday life when therapy fits their schedule.
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Primary focus
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and self-esteem issues, plus coping with life changes and workplace stress.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses practical steps from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches to notice patterns and test different responses to painful feelings.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of professional experience in community mental health, health care agencies, and school settings, and has taught yoga for over seven years.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.