Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), EMDR

Duy Nguyen

EMDR, Anxiety, Relationship Challenges, Couples, Mindset

Therapy Sessions | Bespoke Super Sessions | In Person Sessions (YYC Office)

I offer therapy for individuals and couples with a focus on rewriting the internal stories that keep us stuck in cycles of anxiety and disconnect.

In a world that can often feel like a constant storm of "what ifs," I know what it’s like to navigate the tension between the desire for peace and the persistent hum of worry. Whether you are wrestling with the heavy weight of past experiences, the friction in your most important relationships, or a sense of being a stranger to yourself, I provide a "soft landing" to help you find your way back to safety and clarity.

Hi, I’m Duy 👋

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What it’s like to work with me…

Separating your story from your struggle to find the agency within.

Quieting the noise of anxiety to hear the wisdom of your own body.

Moving beyond the cycles of disconnect toward a state of authentic belonging.

You are not your problem…you are the person navigating it. I believe in separating your identity from your struggles so you can find the agency to rewrite your future.

I believe…

Anxiety is a protective signal, not a flaw. I believe that when we create enough somatic safety to listen to that signal, it stops needing to be so loud.

I believe that healing isn't about "fixing" who you are, but about unlearning the stories that tell you you aren't enough. I believe authentic connection starts with a compassionate relationship with yourself.

We’ll begin by quieting the internal storm… creating a space where your story is heard without the pressure to 'fix' it all at once. It’s about untangling the cycles of anxiety, reclaiming your personal agency, and finally feeling at home within your own mind and your most important relationships.

My Approach

  • I draw from a range of therapeutic frameworks to support your unique history, internal dialogue, and relational goals. Some of the modalities I integrate into our "assemblage" of care include:

    • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): A specialized, somatic approach to help your brain and body process and "unstick" unresolved trauma and distressing life experiences.

    • Narrative Therapy: To help you externalize problems, quiet the internal critic, and reclaim your personal agency.

    • Somatic Approaches: To connect with the "felt sense" in your body and help regulate a nervous system that has been stuck in "high-alert."

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): To identify and shift the thought patterns that fuel chronic anxiety and worry.

    I am trauma-informed and relationship-affirming—which means I respect the wisdom of your nervous system and the survival strategies you’ve built to protect your peace and your heart.

    In everyday terms? I provide a compassionate mirror and a safe container. I help you name the stories that are keeping you small, offer tools to quiet the internal noise of anxiety, and guide you in building a life—and a relationship with yourself—that feels truly secure, intentional, and whole.

  • I work with individuals and couples who are navigating the messy, layered parts of life—with a focus on quietening the noise of anxiety and reclaiming a sense of internal and relational peace.

    Some of the people I support include:

    • Individuals living with chronic anxiety or "high-alert" nervous systems who feel trapped by constant worry and are looking for a way to find their center.

    • Folks carrying the weight of unresolved trauma or past experiences, utilizing EMDR to "unstick" old stories and move toward a state of somatic safety.

    • Partners caught in cycles of disconnect or misunderstanding who are ready to move away from fear and frustration and toward authentic, secure connection.

    • Deep-feelers and deep-thinkers who struggle with the "internal critic" and want to rewrite the narratives that tell them they are not enough.

    • Anyone grappling with loneliness or attachment patterns, working to bridge the gap between feeling "misunderstood" and feeling truly seen.

    • People moving through life’s big uncertainties—navigating transitions, loss, or identity shifts—who need a grounded, compassionate place to land.

    If you’ve ever felt like "I'm trapped in a cycle I can't escape" or "I just want to feel like myself again"—you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll move beyond the survival patterns and build the intentional, fulfilling life you deserve.

  • Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
    Yorkville University, 2025

    Additional Training & Certifications

    EMDR Trained Practitioner

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