Nghi Phan-Heindl

🌿 My Approach Many of my clients come to therapy feeling weighed down by long-held patterns or inner conflicts that are hard to name but deeply felt. You might relate to: -Worry, anxiety or overthinking about changes or the future -Relationship, dating, or attachment-related issues -Culture clashes, feeling lonely, misunderstood, or like an outsider -Social anxiety, low confidence, self-doubt, fear of rejection, performing orplaying small -Feeling down, hopeless or dissatisfied about where you are in life -Trouble adjusting to a major life change eg. relocating to a new country or starting/ending a job or relationship -Conflict between family/social expectations & personal autonomy -Self-criticism, guilt, shame, or self-sabotaging patterns -Codependency, people-pleasing, or chronic caretaking -Stress due to racism, sexism, homophobia, or other discrimination -Being made to feel that you are “too sensitive” I help clients untangle these complex layers—so they can get clearer and closer to who they authentically are and the life that truly fits them. ________________________________________ 🌿 Trauma-Informed I’m passionate about trauma healing and recovery, and I approach it through the lens of mind-body-spirit. My work uses experiential therapies that address issues at their root—helping to release what’s stuck in the body's nervous system, not just the mind. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) through IFS Institute, and in Brainspotting and Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) with their respective founders and senior trainers. These modalities help discharge trauma, rewire the system and restore connection to the Self. IFS—a gentle, non-pathologizing form of “parts work”—helps you connect with the wounded, protective, and survival-based parts within you from deep compassion. It also provides a way to release legacy or ancestral burdens. Each of these approaches offers a path to healing and self-integration. ________________________________________ 🌿 Holistic & Transpersonal Healing extends beyond the emotional and psychological—it can touch the spiritual and existential layers of who we are. My approach often integrates transpersonal and depth-oriented perspectives, drawing from Jungian psychology, Family Constellations, and other holistic healing traditions. Over the past 15 years, I’ve studied a variety of spiritual and embodied practices, including meditation, reiki, ancestral work, and yogic and shamanic traditions. Many clients come to me seeking to make sense of spiritual or religious trauma, or to integrate mystical, psychedelic, or other non-ordinary experiences. Others simply want to deepen their connection with meaning, purpose, and authenticity. ________________________________________ 🌿 Cultural & Systemic Awareness Our identities and family histories shape how we relate to ourselves and others. Healing often involves not only witnessing your personal story but also understanding the family, cultural, and systemic stories that live within it. Born into a family impacted by war, displacement, and immigration, I have firsthand experience with the complexities of assimilation, intergenerational trauma and bicultural identity. Through this, international experiences, and being part of an intercultural marriage, I understand the challenges—and gifts—of navigating East–West paradigms, collectivist vs. individualist values, and “ask” vs. “guess” cultural norms. I help clients identify which norms they've inherited or internalized, to see what truly benefits them and what they prefer to release—creating space for greater coherence and authenticity in their lives. ________________________________________ 🌿 Identity-Affirming I value diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality—the intersecting dimensions of who you are, where you come from, and how you identify. My practice is affirming and inclusive of clients with multicultural or immigrant backgrounds, BIPOC identities, and those who belong to marginalized or underrepresented groups. I’m also an ally to LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities, and strive to offer a space where every part of you is seen, respected, and welcomed. ________________________________________ 🌿 Philosophy My approach draws from multiple perspectives but is guided by one intention: to support your healing and growth in a compassionate, non-shaming, context-aware, and empowering way. I believe you already carry the wisdom and capacity to heal within you, and my role is to help you access that guidance and navigate what stands in your way. While I may serve as a facilitator or guide, I see our work as a collaboration between equals, grounded in respect for your agency and sovereignty. Clients often describe me as gentle and empathetic, yet able to offer honest reflection and challenge when it supports growth. If my approach resonates with you, I invite you to schedule a free 20-minute consultation to see if we might be a good fit.

I have experience working in psychotherapy private practice, community mental health, and outpatient counseling, as well as with BIPOC clients, immigrant/1st gen. families, at-risk children, and domestic violence & sexual violence survivors. I have led groups on trauma recovery, women's empowerment and other topics. I’ve also conducted research on topics including: historical trauma & decolonizing therapy, spiritual competency in therapy, LGBTQ+ family acceptance/rejection, and gender & social injustice. Clinical Experience: -Private Practice, Psychotherapy - New York, US -Family & Children's Services of Ithaca Mental Health Clinic -Elmcrest Children's Center -Samaritan Counseling Center (Intern) Prior Work Experience: -Binghamton University (Graduate Instructor - Counseling Center) -Binghamton University (Graduate Researcher - LGBTQ+ issues) -Tea Roots Magazine (Arts Curator) -CG Jung Foundation of New York (Intern) -Safe Horizon Community Program (Senior Case Manager)

Degrees: -Master of Social Work (LMSW, LCSW) - Binghamton University -Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology - Ithaca College Minors in Philosophy, Writing, Fine Arts *** Training/ Continuing Education: -Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy Externship - ICEEFT -Beyond IFS Consultation Group - Bob Falconer -Certified Brainspotting Therapist: Levels 1 & 2, Wavespotting Technique, and Consultation -Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Therapist: Levels 1 & 2 - DBR Trainings -Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist: Level 1 - IFS Institute -The Integrated Trauma Therapist: Incorporating IFS with EMDR, SP, CPT, AEDP, DBT, and Psychedelic Medicines for Treating Complex Trauma and PTSD - Frank Anderson, Bessel van der Kolk, Richard Schwartz -New Dimensions of Trauma Healing: Energy, Neuroscience & Spirituality - Frank Anderson -Family Constellations Therapy Masterclass - Bertold Ulsamer -Family Constellations Facilitation Certificate - Convivium Constellations -AEDP Introductory Course - Kate Halliday -IFS Introductory Training - Derek Scott -Sound, Voice & Music in the Healing Arts Certificate - CIIS -Reiki Level I & II - A.R.E. of New York Edgar Cayce Center