LGBTQ Plus Affirming Therapist for Teens and Young Adults

Ngoc Long Khang Nguyen (he/they) is a Registered Psychotherapist Qualifying in Ontario and a Master of Arts candidate in Counselling Psychology at Western University. Khang supports teens and young adults, including gender diverse individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and members of culturally diverse communities who are navigating life transitions, identity questions, emotional overwhelm, and the stress that can come with change.

Khang provides therapy for individuals ages 14 and older and is comfortable supporting clients experiencing crisis presentations and panic symptoms. He brings a calm, grounded, and compassionate presence to sessions, with a focus on helping clients feel emotionally safe while developing practical skills to manage distress.

His strengths include cultural humility, affirming care, and strong emotional presence. As a member of the LGBTQ plus community, Khang brings lived experience into creating affirming and inclusive spaces for clients exploring identity, sexuality, belonging, and self-acceptance.

Khang offers counselling in both English and Vietnamese, supporting clients who may feel more comfortable expressing themselves in their first language. His goal is to help clients feel understood, supported, and empowered as they move toward meaningful change.

Trauma and Safety

• Trauma
• Sexual assault
• Teen violence
• Crisis support
• Emotional stabilization

Emotional and Mental Health

• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Low mood
• Depression
• Burnout
• Stress
• Anger management
• Self harm
• Sleep and insomnia
• Body image
• Self esteem

Relationships and Social

• Relationship issues
• Family conflict
• Peer relationships
• Bullying
• Cyber bullying

Identity and Life Direction

• Identity exploration
• Life direction
• Racial identity
• Sexuality
• LGBTQ plus concerns

Life Transitions and Systems

• Life transitions
• Immigration and cultural adjustment
• Career guidance

School and Academic

• School issues
• Academic stress

Grief and Loss

• Grief and loss

Khang’s work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative. He integrates:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-based living and acceptance of difficult internal experiences
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to gently challenge unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills to support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness
• Mindfulness-based approaches to help clients build present-moment awareness and nervous system regulation

Together, these approaches help clients build practical tools while reconnecting with their values and inner strengths.

Khang provides affirming, non-judgmental support for clients exploring sexual orientation, gender identity, belonging, and self-acceptance. As someone with lived experience within the LGBTQ plus community, he offers care that is grounded in understanding, respect, and safety. Clients are welcomed exactly as they are, without pressure to explain or justify their identity.

Khang offers virtual therapy across Ontario, with in-person sessions available in Oshawa by request. Sessions are available on weekdays and weekends, with flexible options for those balancing school, work, and family responsibilities.