Hi there, I'm Bryana! My goal as an Associate Therapist at Harlowe Counseling is to provide an affirming, nonjudgmental environment where you can safely explore the things most important to you. Together, we can work on shifting the question "what's wrong with me?" into conversations honoring what has made you who you are today and discovering how you want to show up in the world. You are a whole person - not just a sum of symptoms.
Bryana Nguyen, MA, RMHCI
For the woman you are — and the one you’re becoming.
Associate Therapist
I view therapy through a collaborative, authentic, and trauma-informed lens. Healing is not one-size-fits-all, so I draw from multiple approaches to best suit your personal needs. I often use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support clients in building a life that aligns with their values. Because trauma and emotional distress is often stored in the body, I use tools from somatic therapies to help foster the mind-body connection. I also utilize techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when appropriate.
My Approach To Therapy
- Clients who have experienced a history of trauma
- Individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or BIPOC
- Clients with neurodivergence
- Women navigating life changes and young adulthood; Individuals struggling with self-esteem or identity exploration
- Clients wanting to overcome people-pleasing and unhelpful interpersonal cycles
I love working with:
A typical session with me is about an hour long, either in-person or virtually via SimplePractice. The first few sessions focus on getting to know your goals and what makes you who you are.
Because you are the expert on your own life, I am flexible and will allow you to guide sessions in a way that feels most healing and aligned with your goals. I show up to each session authentically, because sharing parts of yourself with a stranger can feel vulnerable and nerve-racking.
What a session with me looks like:
Growth at Your Pace
I recognize that healing is not linear, and meaningful growth happens when you have the autonomy to move at a pace that feels manageable and authentic.
My theraputic Values:
Self-Compassion
I help clients move away from shame and more toward an understanding relationship with themselves.
Trauma-Informed Care
I understand that past experiences impact emotions, relationships, coping patterns, and self-perception.
Autonomy
I believe you are the expert in your own experiences and values.
Authenticity and Identity
I encourage clients to reconnect with who they are outside of masking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or external expectations.
SPECIALZ by King Gnu
song that gets YOU going
Being in a Disney ad campaign!
moment you'll never forget
The Great British Baking Show
Comfort tv show
Crocheting or playing a cozy game while watching a random, obscure YouTube documentary
your night in looks like...
Do We Know Them and Two Hot Takes
Favorite Podcast
"Progress not perfection."
Words I live by
License & Education
the credentials
University of Central Florida - Master of Arts in Counselor Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2024)
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (Florida) - IMH27033
We know taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming — that’s why we’ve made it simple. When you schedule your free consultation, you’ll connect directly with Alison, our Practice Admin. She’ll take the time to understand what’s bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and match you with the therapist best suited to support your needs.
Alison will also walk you through insurance details and next steps so you can feel informed, confident, and cared for from the very start.
