- Who We Are
The Balance Hour Team
Dr. Timothy Nguyen
Licensed Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Couples therapy
- Anxiety management
- Depression Management
Dr. Sharon Page-Pressley
Licensed Psychologist
- Individual Therapy
- Trauma Focused
- Personality Disorders
Pollie Bith-Melander
Associate Clinical Social Worker
- Couples therapy
- Stress Management
- Social & Cultural Anxiety
- About
Meet Dr. Timothy J. Nguyen, Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Timothy J. Nguyen brings expertise and compassion to every session, helping clients rebuild connections and achieve emotional balance. Specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples and anxiety treatment, Dr. Nguyen supports individuals, couples, and professionals in California and beyond.
Our mission
- Backed by decades of expertise in mental health and wellness.
- Providing impactful counseling across a wide range of services.
- Helping clients achieve meaningful emotional progress.
- Skilled in EFT, CBT, and a variety of evidence-based approaches.
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Years of Practice
Over two decades of dedicated experience in mental health and wellness.
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Session Held
Providing impactful and transformative counseling sessions across all service areas.
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Recovery Rate
91% of clients report notable emotional growth and lasting improvement.
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Therapist Onboard
A team of 16 licensed professionals skilled in multiple therapeutic approaches.
- How We Help
Our approach
Understanding
Addressing anxious, fearful, and insecure attachment to improve intimacy, manage conflict, and help partners understand each other.
Expression
We create a safe space where couples can access and risk sharing deeper vulnerable emotions and attachment needs.
Safety
Rebuild emotional trust and safety. We help couples create the secure base needed for engagement and attachment healing.
Connection
Create deep emotional connection. We help couples rebuild intimacy and strengthen bonds through evidence-based couples therapy methods.
Transformation
Reshape negative interaction patterns into secure bonds. Move from disconnected to understanding and lasting intimacy.
Break the Cycle
Identify and restructure common negative cycles that keep couples stuck. Recognize and stop these cycles that fuel disconnect.
- My Certifications
Certifications and Other Trainings
- • Languages: English and Conversational Vietnamese
- • EFT Externship Completion in Emotionally Focused Therapy from The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRI EFT Alliant
- • EFT Core Skills Completion in Couples-focused EFT from The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1: Bridging the Couples Chasm
- • Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 2: Assessment, Intervention, and Co-Morbidities
- • Certification for Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Theory & Methodology for Journey Clinical Members
- • ICF Level 2 Certified Master Coach (Symbiosis Coaching)
- • Completed Behavioral Tech’s DBT Intensive Training
- • Certified Leadership Coach (Symbiosis Coaching)
- • Certified Parenting Coach (Symbiosis Coaching)
- Let's talk
Let’s talk, because healing starts with real connection
Whether you have a question, want to schedule a session, or want to connect—we’re here to help you take the next step toward healing.