Thao Nguyen, Nurse Practitioner
Phuong-Thao Nguyen, NP, PTNL, RN, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to individuals across Illinois. She specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors who are navigating challenges such as ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Through a holistic approach, she tailors treatment plans that integrate evidence-based therapies and medication management to help patients regain stability and improve their quality of life. Whether addressing life transitions, grief, or gender identity concerns, Phuong-Thao creates a supportive and affirming environment where patients feel empowered to heal.
With a particular passion for treating PTSD, psychosis, and eating disorders, Phuong-Thao is committed to helping individuals manage complex mental health conditions. She understands the profound impact that trauma and severe mental illness can have on daily life and works closely with her patients to develop personalized strategies for coping and recovery. Her expertise extends to those struggling with school avoidance and sleep disorders, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care that meets their unique needs.
Phuong-Thao offers a range of therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Her work extends to diverse populations, including individuals on the autism spectrum, LGBTQ+ individuals, and military veterans, ensuring inclusive and specialized care.
With 27 years of experience in the mental health field, Phuong-Thao brings a deep understanding of psychiatric care to her practice. She holds board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from the American Nurses Credentialing Center and has worked with individuals from all walks of life, including those in correctional settings. She strongly believes in the power of early intervention and the combination of pharmaceutical and psychotherapeutic treatments to foster resilience and improve long-term outcomes.
Outside of her professional life, Phuong-Thao enjoys gardening, cooking, and watching movies. These hobbies reflect her commitment to balance and well-being, values she integrates into her therapeutic approach.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Hallucinations
- Panic attacks
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Aging
- Alcohol use
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Caregiving
- Conditions caused by stress
- Dementia & memory issues
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- School avoidance
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
- Vietnamese
Education
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California State University - Hayward
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Orange Coast College
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Northern Kentucky University
New patient?
Book Appointment OnlineFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Thao Nguyen. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Thao Nguyen generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Thao Nguyen's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Thao Nguyen:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (D)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC) (D)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Health Net (MHN)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan (D)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Yes, Thao Nguyen is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Thao Nguyen works at:
Yes, Thao Nguyen does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Thao Nguyen is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Vietnamese