“HAPPINESS
COMES THE WAY
THE WIND BLOWS ”
-Mikhail Lermontov
Healing That Honors Your Whole Story
You don't have to have it all figured out. If you're seeking a therapist who is warm, affirming, and committed to your well-being, I invite you to reach out. Together, we'll navigate the winds of change and discover the path to healing and self-discovery.
AT A GLANCE
WHO I WORK WITH
I specialize in complex trauma, with a focus on relational healing, dissociation, and how our nervous systems adapt to survive long-term harm especially in the context of family violence, abuse and neglect, and systemic oppression. My practice is rooted in cultural humility, social justice, and a deep respect for the complexity of your lived experience.
Much of my work also explores the impact of generational trauma and the possibilities of ancestral healing. I honor how trauma can be carried through family systems and cultural histories and how reconnection, grief, and resilience can live there too. I'm neurodivergent-affirming, and bring that same affirming lens to ADHD, autism, and other ways of experiencing the world.
WHO I AM?
Xin chào (Hello)!
My name is Thomas Nguyen (he/him).
As a queer, Vietnamese-American therapist offering telehealth therapy to BIPOC, queer, neurodivergent, and geeky clients across Illinois, Florida, and Virginia. I bring lived understanding to the racial, cultural, and identity-related stress many of my clients carry. I'm also neurodivergent myself, which shapes how I show up in session. I won't ask you to mask or perform a version of engagement that isn't natural to you.
HOW I WORK
In our work together, you'll find a warm, affirming space where all parts of you are welcome. I integrate Parts work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR/Four Blinks, and somatic approaches to support nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and deeper embodiment. I also bring in creative, nontraditional tools, like mindfulness, anime, or video games, when they offer meaningful ways to connect, explore, or heal.
My approach is relational, curious, and grounded in the belief that you're not broken. You've adapted in ways that have protected you. Together, we'll make space for healing, reconnection, and living from your most authentic and empowered self.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Starting this process can be scary, but it can also be empowering and life-changing. If you're ready to take the first step, I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Accepting BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, Optum/United Healthcare plans, and private pay. A superbill is available for out-of-network reimbursement.
CONTACT US
Free 15 minute consultation
If you are interested in getting started with therapy at Great Winds Counseling, please complete the request form linked below to schedule a free 15 minute consultation. We will do our best to respond to your inquiry within 24 hours.
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Illinois
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