In my career thus far, I have worked in a multitude of service areas, including hospice, child protection, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, severe mental illness, and homelessness. I have particularly enjoyed working with children and adolescents, as there is always so much to learn. I am also a strong advocate for early intervention to help…
Meet Our Therapists
Misha Kapadia
Hello, my name is Misha, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. My interest in psychotherapy stemmed from a deep curiosity about human behavior and a strong desire to support others through their challenges. I have always been fascinated by how…
Nhien Nguyen
Hello! My name is Nhien Nguyen and I am a Registered Behavioral Technician at Nugent Family Counseling Center. I graduated from University of California, Davis with a BA in Psychology. I have experience working with clients and their families to implement individualized behavioral intervention plans. My role involves providing direct ABA therapy, and collaborating with…
Van Do
Hello there, my name is Van and I’m one of the Associate Marriage and Family Therapist here at Nugent. I graduated from Santa Clara University with a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Health Psychology. As a San Jose native, I am committed to providing mental health services to my community…
Chantal Williams-Patterson
Hello, I’m Chantal. I graduated cum laude in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. I’m excited to share that in August 2024, I will graduate with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. My goal is to become a licensed therapist specializing in reunification therapy. Throughout my journey, I have had the…
Laura Ng
Hello, my name is Laura and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. I am passionate about working with adolescents to help them navigate the ever changing world around them. In my work, I seek to cultivate space for those I work with…