Reflect | Repair | Revive
Veronica Ngoc Nhan, LMFT
About Me
Hello, my name is Veronica Ngoc Nhan. Born in Thailand to refugee Cambodian (Khmer Krom) parents, I was raised in Tacoma, Washington. Growing up in Tacoma gave me an understanding of different challenges/barriers that people endure, and encouraged me to seek more understanding, compassion and empathy towards the people around me. I decided to become a therapist because I noticed that many people had difficulties expressing their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a constructive manner. I feel like this is especially common in immigrant communities with histories of trauma, as I experienced first-hand. This concept of intergenerational trauma became a focal point in my educational research, and continues to be a topic I have a deep interest in. One of my biggest hopes in my work as a therapist is to not only affect my clients in a positive way, but to help them establish healthy patterns for future generations.
Background & Education
I attended Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) where I obtained my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. During my time at PLU, I trained in working with couples, while also interning in clinical settings where I focused on working with children, teens and young adults. After graduating, I began my career continuing my focus on teens and young adults with substance use/abuse along with mental health challenges. Eventually, I transitioned back to my foundation in working with adult individuals and couples, helping them navigate personal and relational obstacles such as anxiety, infidelity, depression, self-esteem and trauma. Throughout my training and in my professional career, I have provided treatment for clients from diverse cultures and varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LF61215803