You can’t turn your mind off, even when you try

You think about everything. It’s hard to relax, even at night. Your mind stays busy, no matter how tired you feel.

Keep in mind the info, I will instruct you later on what I need.

On the outside, you have it together. On the inside, t's a different story.

You wake up already thinking about everything that could go wrong today. You get through your to-do list, show up for the people who need you, and somehow hold it all together. But the moment things get quiet — in the car, in the shower, at 2am — your mind fills right back up. You’re not falling apart. But you’re tired of feeling like you’re one thing away from it.

This is for you if any of this feels familiar

You've been carrying this quietly for a long time. You don't have to keep doing that

This isn't the right fit for everyone

If you're ready to do the work, we're ready to walk alongside you.

Dr. Timothy J. Nguyen

Dr. Tim creates a calm, judgment-free space where you don’t have to perform or explain yourself before you’re ready. He’s worked with women who look completely put-together on the outside and are quietly exhausted on the inside. He won’t rush you, minimize what you’re feeling, or tell you to just think more positively. He’ll help you understand why your mind works the way it does — and how to finally give it some rest.

// Client Stories

Transformations that inspire

Hear stroies from clients who found clarity, strength, and a way forward.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ M -

“BalanceHour has been a life saver! It’s so easy to find a therapist to fit your needs. The convenience of zoom is the best part. I have been through a few therapists throughout my adult life and I was very happy to find Timothy Nguyen. Timothy is patient, kind and knows how to navigate tough feelings and situations. I have never had a better therapist. This was my first therapy experience that was all positive. I felt comfortable, respected and safe. 10/10 highly recommend.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ S -

I can’t recommend Tim’s coaching enough! I started our time together feeling ok about my career path and skills, and I left it so much more empowered and with the momentum to fully pursue what I’m passionate about. He is warm, upbeat, supportive, grounding, and genuinely cares about you and your success. He will see the best in you and encourage you to see it as well. At the same time he has the strength of recognizing where you’re selling yourself short, and he will push you to identify/overcome your self-limiting beliefs. His belief in me and his ability to challenge me was so impactful and transformed my relationship with my own confidence, in both my professional and personal life.”

What it feels like to work together

You don’t need to have the right words before you start. You can show up exactly as you are — tired, unsure, maybe a little skeptical. Here, therapy goes deeper than just talking. You’ll start to understand what’s actually happening in your body when anxiety hits — the biology behind it, why your brain learned to respond this way, and why it’s not a character flaw. From there, we work through it with structure and intention. Using gradual, exposure-based techniques, you start to face the situations and thoughts that have been running your life — gently, at your pace, with support every step of the way. Over time, the constant bracing starts to ease. Not because your life changed overnight, but because you finally understand what’s been happening — and you have a way through it.

Getting started is simpler than you think

You don’t need to arrive with answers. You just need to show up.

You reach out

A quick form, a text, or an email. Takes less than 2 minutes. That's all.

We talk

A free 10-minute call where we get an understanding for what's going on and whether we're the right fit for you. No commitment, no pressure, just an honest conversation.

You start feeling better

Slowly, the noise gets quieter. The tension in your chest eases up. You start sleeping better, thinking more clearly, and feeling like you have room to breathe again.

IF THERAPY HASN'T WORKED BEFORE, HERE'S WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT

What it feels like to work together

Finally understand what's happening in your body

Anxiety isn't a personality flaw or a mindset issue. You'll learn exactly why your nervous system responds the way it does — and why that's been so hard to just "think your way out of.

A structured approach, not just a listening ear

Sessions follow a clear, evidence-based framework. You'll always know what you're working on and why — no more leaving therapy wondering what the point was

See the beliefs that have been running the show

You'll learn to catch the thoughts that keep the anxiety loop going and build real skills to interrupt them before they spiral

Face what's been avoiding you — at your own pace

Through gradual, supported exposure work, you'll move through the things that have been keeping you small — one manageable step at a time

Leave with tools you'll actually use

Not just insight, but a real toolkit. Strategies you can use in the car, at your desk, at 2am — wherever anxiety shows up

// Have Question In Mind?

You might be wondering…

❓ Do you take insurance?

We are a private pay practice, which means we don’t bill insurance directly. Session fees are discussed during your free 10-minute call so you have full transparency before committing to anything. We do provide superbills after each session — a receipt you can submit directly to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients are reimbursed a meaningful portion of their session cost this way. If you’re unsure whether your plan covers out-of-network therapy, a quick call to your insurance provider before we speak can give you a clearer picture.

❓ I've tried therapy before and it didn't really help. How is this different?

That’s one of the most common things we hear — and it’s a fair concern. A lot of therapy is open-ended conversation with no clear structure or direction. That can feel good in the moment but leave you wondering why things aren’t actually changing. The approach here is different at the foundation. Rather than just talking about anxiety, we start by helping you understand why your brain learned to respond this way — tracing the origins back to early experiences in childhood or young adulthood that essentially trained your nervous system to stay on high alert. From there, we work on recalibrating that alarm system using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exposure-based techniques, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) — a clinically proven method that targets the specific memories and experiences where anxiety took root and helps your brain finally process and release them. The science is clear: the only way to truly retrain the brain’s threat response is through experience. That means gradually, safely facing what triggers you — and in some cases, going directly to the source — until your nervous system learns it’s no longer in danger. It’s structured, it’s purposeful, and it’s fundamentally different from just talking about how you feel.

❓ I'm not sure if I'm struggling enough to need therapy.

If your anxiety is affecting your sleep, your relationships, your ability to be present, or your ability to simply enjoy your life — that is enough. You don’t have to be in crisis to deserve support. Many of the people we work with look completely put-together on the outside. They’re functioning, they’re capable, they’re showing up for everyone around them. But underneath, they’re exhausted from years of quietly carrying something nobody else can see. That’s not a small thing. And it doesn’t have to keep being your baseline.

❓ Do you offer any reduced fees?

We offer reduced session rates for active and veteran military, first responders, and medical staff in recognition of the unique weight those roles carry. If this applies to you, simply mention it during your free consultation call and we’ll discuss what’s available.

❓ What if it feels like too much once I start?

We go entirely at your pace. Exposure-based work is never about pushing you into the deep end — it’s a gradual, step-by-step process that you’re always in control of. Nothing happens in a session that you’re not ready for. If something feels like too much, we slow down, adjust, and find a different pace. The free 10-minute call before your first session is specifically so you can ask exactly these kinds of questions, get a feel for the approach, and decide with full information whether it’s the right fit. Most people feel a sense of relief just from that first conversation.

You don’t have to keep feeling this way

You can take a small step today. We’ll talk, listen, and help you feel more at ease.

Specialized anxiety therapy in Dublin, CA · In-person and virtual across California