In-Person in Columbia, MD
In-Person in Catonsville, MD
Online in California,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
I take a multicultural approach to resolving past, present, and family of origin issues impacting you. I focus on adults struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, and trauma. I am passionate about treating the whole individual, not just your "symptoms" by incorporating culture, identity, upbringing, and other past experiences. I work to treat the root causes of your distress, not just apply a bandaid.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian clients.
Languages: Vietnamese; English
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Builds skills in self-kindness and compassion toward others. It is especially helpful for people who struggle with shame or self-criticism.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
Approach Description: Your experiences are unique based on your personality, background, upbringing, and beliefs among other factors. While the types of treatment I use fall under "evidence-based treatments," there is no one size fits all. How our work will look and what your therapy journey looks like will be tailored to best reach your goals and meet you where you're at.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 200
- Accepts Insurance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Anthem and CareFirst) and Aetna. Out-of-network clients: superbills provided.
Education & Credentials
Tam Nguyen-Louie Ph.D.
- Female
- License # 06548 (MD)
- Licensed in I am licensed in MD, DC, VA, and CA.
- PSYPACT Mobility # 8199
- Practicing Since 2020
Education: I earned my Bachelor's degree from Johns Hopkins University and hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. I completed my internship in the VA Maryland Healthcare System and postdoctoral residency from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Tam Nguyen-Louie Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Columbia, MD and Catonsville, MD
- Available Online for residents of California, PSYPACT states Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
- Online Therapy Details: Teletherapy via HIPAA-compliant Zoom
Every person has the right to happiness and fulfillment – sometimes, we just need a little support, encouragement, empowerment, and accountability to reach our goals.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who believes that each individual is unique. Whether you are struggling with lifelong mental health difficulties, low self confidence, every day stress, or issues related to Asian-Americans, I will work with you as a collaborator and partner to help you get to where you want to be.
I take great care to assess the fit between my style and your needs. My goals as a therapist are to empower you to be the person you want to be and know you can be, instill self-confidence so that you are ready to tackle life’s challenges, and support you in your growth and transformation.