Education
M.A. in Infant, Child, and Family Mental Health and Development, 2025
M.A. in Clinical Counseling, 2017
M.A. in Divinity, 2017
M.A. in Business Administration, 2021
B.A. in Sociology, 2011
B.A. in Philosophy, 2011
Minor in Ethics
Populations & Age Ranges
Children, Adolescents, Teens & Adults
Trainings/Certifications
Clinical Supervision
Promoting First Relationships (PFR) Training
Facilitating Attuned Interactions (FAN) Training
Circle of Security Training
Parent-Child Interaction Training
SafeCare Training
Specialties
Children
Teen
Coping Skills
Anxiety
Depression
Behavioral Issues
Life Transitions
ADHD
Autism
Trauma Informed
PTSD
Self-Harming
Self Esteem
CBT
DBT
EFT
PCIT
Play Therapy
Strengths Based

James Nguyen
Clinical Supervisor & Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (WA), LH 61471527
Substance Use Disorder Professional Trainee Certification (WA), CDPT.CO.70112817
Speaks Fluent Vietnamese
I believe that counseling is a practice of instilling, promoting, and maintaining hope and restoring the wounded person to wholeness. What inspired me to go into this field is a quote by Russell A. Barkley, “The children who need the most love, will always ask for it in the most unloving ways.” To some degree, this can be said about adults as well, so I dedicate what I do in helping individuals no matter how they ask.
I have accompanied children and adults for over 10 years in a variety of contexts. I am committed to offering effective and relational counseling. My work allows me to meet people where they are at and journey with them through compassion, support, and empathy. I look at people as a whole, where their physical, mental, and spiritual health intertwine.
My emphasis is on creating a safe place so people can explore and confront issues that impair their quality of life and self-identity. I have a particular interest in working with adults and children who struggle with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss and grief, ADHD, and spirituality.
When I am not in the office, I enjoy going on food adventures with my wife and our little girl. We are also lifelong Seahawks, Mariners and Kraken fans!
How We Can Help
Individual Counseling
Personalized sessions for children, teens, and adults to address life challenges, enhance well-being, and develop emotional resilience.
Couples Counseling
Strengthen your relationship with personalized couples counseling. We offer general couples therapy as well as the evidence-based Gottman Method to rebuild connection, improve communication, and resolve conflicts tailored to you and your partner.
Family & Group Counseling
Heal together through improved dynamics, conflict resolution, and shared experiences. Our family counseling fosters trust and intimacy, while group therapy provides connection and collective support.
Faith Based Counseling
Integrate your faith into the healing process with faith-based counseling (available with select therapists). Our approach respectfully incorporates spiritual perspectives to support emotional and personal growth for those who desire it.
Behavioral Counseling for Children, Teens & Adults
Targeted behavioral therapy to help manage challenges, develop healthy habits, and improve daily functioning. Available for children, teens, and adults, focusing on practical strategies for issues like ADHD, anxiety, substance use or behavioral patterns.









