Minh-Dung L. Hoang
- Position: Chuyên Viên Tham Vấn Trị Liệu Tâm Lý tại Saigon Psychub
Review Psychologist
Minh-Dung L. Hoang
- – PhD Candidate in Clinical and Social Psychology, The University of Sydney, Australia
- – Master of Clinical Psychology, The University of Melbourne, Australia
- – Bachelor’s degree in Clinical and Community Psychology, University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign, USA
Certifications
- – Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – Medical University of South Carolina (South Carolina, USA).
- – STAIR Narrative Therapy – National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs & Department of Defense (District of Columbia, USA).
- – Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) – University of Oxford (Oxford, United Kingdom).
- – Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) – Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy (Pennsylvania, USA).
- – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) – Australasian Sleep Association (New South Wales, Australia).
- – Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders (UP) – Boston University (Massachusetts, USA).
- – Gottman Method Couples Therapy™ – The Gottman Institute (Washington, USA).
- – HeartMath® Therapy – HeartMath® Institute (California, USA)
- Positive Psychology – University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, USA)
- – Motivational Interviewing – University of Missouri (Missouri, USA)
Areas of Expertise
- – Childhood trauma and adverse early life experiences
- – Gender development and gender inequality
- – Challenges faced by minority and LGBTQIA+ communities
- – Diverse expressions of sexuality, including BDSM, kink, and non-traditional relationship structures
- – Concerns related to weight, body image, eating behaviors, and eating disorders
- – Depression, anxiety, emotional distress, and other mood-related difficulties
Professional Experience
His clinical approach is grounded in a deep interest in the intersection of race, culture, personal identity, and family background. He recognizes that each individual carries a unique story and believes that understanding these narratives is essential to providing meaningful therapeutic support.
In his role as a psychologist, he sees himself not only as a guide but also as a companion, encouraging clients to embrace growth and discover their inner strengths. He supports them in exploring challenges from multiple perspectives, setting meaningful goals, and working toward positive and lasting change.
Personal quote:
“The way out is in” – Thich Nhat Hanh