Dr. Nguyen Nguyen (He/Him) is an Assistant Professor in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas Tech University, with a certification in Psychological Methods and Analysis, and completed his doctoral internship at the University of California, Berkeley, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS).

Dr. Nguyen's research centers on the intersection of multicultural and health psychology, with an emphasis on promoting the health and resilience of minoritized communities. He has a particular interest in the psychosocial factors influencing chronic pain outcomes among underserved populations. His research lab, the Health, Empowerment, and Advocacy Lab (HEAL), seeks to understand the complex interplay between different types of pain—physical, social, and emotional—and to identify the factors that foster healing and resilience, such as critical consciousness, work-family enrichment, social support, and hope.

For more information about Dr. Nguyen’s projects, please visit the lab’s website: HealLab.net