Hey, Dr. Q

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Hi, I’m Quyen (also known as Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Q, or even Dr. Quyen).  I'm a Psychologist, Guide, and Collaborator., and I’m a Licensed Psychologist. You might also think of me as a Pain/Life Guide and Collaborator. I help people who feel held back back by patterns, circumstances, or past experiences and who want to move forward and make real changes in their lives.

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From my own journey and my work with people like you, I know this: hope is still here. I support, nudge, and guide people toward feeling happier, healthier, or whatever their goal may be. Even though most people come to me because of pain, they can leave our sessions—whether in person or over video—with tools and strategies to help them manage that pain.

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In our sessions, we can be creative and spontaneous. We can be curious, reflective, courageous, and honest. We can build from your strengths. We can collaborate on ideas and goals. We can process things together.

I love working with adults of all ages. Always be learning! I grow from our work together, too.​

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Professional Background​

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• Licensed Psychologist at PNW Happy Healthy, PLLC, solo private practice, in Washington state

• Previous Position as the Pain Psychologist at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

• 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowship (Civilian) in Clinical Health Psychology at Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Clinical Psychopharmacology from University of Hawaii, Hilo

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from San Diego State University / University of California San Diego Joint Doctoral Program

• Pre-Doctoral Internship in Health Psychology at the University of Florida, Gainesville

• Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Promotion from San Diego State University

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Clemson University, South Carolina

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Credentials & Licenses

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• Licensed in Washington state PY60967801

• Licensed in Hawaii PSY-1305

• PSYPACT mobility number 11830

• Member of the American Psychological Association, Washington State Psychological Association, National Register of Health Service Psychologists, EMDR International Association, International OCD Foundation, International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation

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How I Got Here

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How did I end up in private practice? Not exactly according to plan.

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As a kid and teenager, I wanted a career that would allow me to help people. I know—it sounds a little cliché. I eventually chose the long and winding road to becoming a psychologist.

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In graduate school, I focused on behavioral medicine, inspired by a research mentor who studied the intersection of health and culture. During my postdoctoral training at Tripler in Hawaii, I landed my first “real” job as a pain psychologist with Kaiser Permanente—just a stone’s throw from Tripler. In fact, I could see it from my office.

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Now I live in Washington state and work in private practice—a transition that happened to coincide with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Yikes.

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A few identities I hold beyond psychologist and therapist:

Cisgender woman. Pronouns: she/her. Vietnamese American and Asian American. Child of immigrants. Born and raised in a small town in Carolina.

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Outside the Office

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Outside of work, I enjoy climbing and bouldering, jogging, hiking, skiing, traveling, spending time with friends and family, dining in or out, reading, watching TV, listening to music and podcasts, and learning to bowl.

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