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Available both in-person and online
2001 West Orange Grove Road Suite 406 Tucson, AZ 85704
Have you been feeling lost or disconnected, struggling to find joy in your daily life? Struggling with chronic pain, relationship issues? Do worries and uncertainty weigh on you? Do you feel guilty for prioritizing yourself, or say no to others? Despite your efforts, do you often feel unhappy with yourself? Do past traumatic experiences seem to be holding you back? If your feelings, and emotions have been affecting your relationships and you’re unsure how to make positive changes, know that you don’t have to face this journey alone. You deserve support, guidance, the opportunity to heal, grow, and rediscover joy in your life!
In our sessions, I provide a safe and supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Through meaningful conversations, and self-reflection, together we will uncover your inner strengths, build resilience, and develop effective strategies to navigate life’s challenges while fostering self-awareness and personal growth.
My approach is person-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed. I have been trained and utilize evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Pain Reprocessing therapy. I invite you to take the first step in your healing journey and reach out today.
Call or Darren Nguyen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (209) 855-0674

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Desert Life Medical Plaza

2001 West Orange Grove Road

Suite 406

Tucson, AZ 85704 map

(209) 855-0674

Vail, AZ 85641

Website
I currently have openings for new clients ages of 12 and up. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions on weekdays and weekends.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Borderline Personality (BPD) 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (209) 855-0674
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Desert Life Medical Plaza

2001 West Orange Grove Road

Suite 406

Tucson, AZ 85704 map

(209) 855-0674

Vail, AZ 85641

Website
I currently have openings for new clients ages of 12 and up. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions on weekdays and weekends.
I specialize in Depression, Anxiety and Borderline Personality (BPD) 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $135
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna EAP
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Cigna EAP
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Surest
  • United Healthcare Medicare Adv
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I accept insurance, self-pay, and offer sliding scale fee for out of network insurance client. I work with a billing company that verifies your insurance and provides details on your expenses before each session. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 855-0674
"
I accept insurance, self-pay, and offer sliding scale fee for out of network insurance client. I work with a billing company that verifies your insurance and provides details on your expenses before each session. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 855-0674

Qualifications

    Licensed Professional Counselor: Duy Nguyen

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / LPC-23747 Duy Nguyen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of Arizona, Master of Arts - Counseling - Rehabilitation and M
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Certified Couselor 1672132 / 2022
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (209) 855-0674
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (209) 855-0674

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
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As a mental health therapist in community services, I have extensive experience supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and emotional distress. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I help individuals navigate their challenges and build a path toward healing and resilience.
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 855-0674
"
As a mental health therapist in community services, I have extensive experience supporting clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder, grief and emotional distress. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I help individuals navigate their challenges and build a path toward healing and resilience.
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 855-0674

8 Endorsements

Casey Swenson
Casey Swenson
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPC
Darren is skilled in treating depression, anxiety, and working with a variety of multicultural populations. Darren makes therapy feel safe, doable, and empowers client to gain trust in themselves again.
Kenneth Lee
Kenneth Lee
CounselorLPCNCC
Darren creates a space where clients feel safe, understood, heard, and capable of lasting change. His warmth, insight, and evidence-based skill help people heal, grow, and reclaim their lives. I endorse him without whole-heartedly without any reservation.
Catherine Fennie
Catherine Fennie
Licensed Professional CounselorMALPCPMH-C
I've had the pleasure of working with Darren as colleagues in a community mental health setting. He is warm, compassionate, intelligent, and kind. Darren is a fantastic support to all clients lucky enough to work with him.
Giovanna Treglio
Giovanna Treglio
Licensed Mental Health CounselorLACLMHC
I've had the pleasure of working alongside Duy, and I can confidently say he is one of the most insightful and compassionate clinicians I've encountered. His ability to hold space for clients especially in moments of deep vulnerability is a true gift.
Grace León
Grace León
Licensed Professional CounselorLPCCRC
Darren is an incredibly knowledgeable counselor who offers a warm and soft therapeutic approach. He is passionate about helping others and has proven to do so well in my 5 years of knowing him! Any client is in good hands with him as their counselor.
Sabrina Ferreira
Sabrina Ferreira
CounselorLACMAEMDR
Duy Nguyen is a skilled and compassionate professional who deeply cares for his clients. His clinical insight, calm presence, and dedication create a safe, supportive environment that fosters growth and genuine healing.
Liz Dumitru
Liz Dumitru
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWPMH-C
I worked side by side with Darren for 3 years and he is an empathic and nonjudgmental therapist who is dedicated to helping young adult and adult clients heal and recover from past traumas or life's unexpected day-to-day challenges.
Jack Dawson
Jack Dawson
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Darren is highly skilled therapist with a wide range of experience and trainings. He creates a comforting and calming space for clients both young and old. Any client would be lucky to work with a therapist as talented as he is!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Vietnamese

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Vietnamese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Through ACT, CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based modalities, I empower clients to break free from negative patterns, embrace mindfulness, regulare nervous system, and build emotional strength. These evidence-based approaches foster resilience, deepen self-awareness, and create lasting, transformative change.
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 855-0674
"
Through ACT, CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based modalities, I empower clients to break free from negative patterns, embrace mindfulness, regulare nervous system, and build emotional strength. These evidence-based approaches foster resilience, deepen self-awareness, and create lasting, transformative change.
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (209) 855-0674

Location

Primary Location

Desert Life Medical Plaza

2001 West Orange Grove Road

Suite 406

Tucson, AZ 85704

(209) 855-0674

Additional Location

Vail, AZ 85641

(209) 855-0674
"
I currently have openings for new clients ages of 12 and up. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions on weekdays and weekends.
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (209) 855-0674
"
I currently have openings for new clients ages of 12 and up. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions on weekdays and weekends.
Photo of Duy Nguyen - Darren Nguyen, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Darren Nguyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Call for a free consultation now - (209) 855-0674