Ciana Nguyen, MS, LCSW
Ciana is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida.
About
Ciana is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families find resilience, clarity, and healing. She believes therapy is a courageous first step and works to create a warm, collaborative environment where every client feels truly seen and supported. Whether working with young children through play therapy, guiding teens through transitions, or helping families strengthen their relationships, Ciana approaches each client with compassion and evidence-based care.
EDUCATION
Master of Social Work (MSW), University of South Florida
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), University of South Florida
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development, Mohawk Valley Community College
EXPERIENCE
Ciana has served diverse communities in Upstate New York and South Florida, including school systems, supervised visitation programs, and healthcare settings such as the Department of Veterans Affairs. She has extensive experience working with children navigating emotional and behavioral challenges, complex trauma, and family transitions, as well as supporting military families through reintegration and adjustment stressors. Her early work in schools and community-based programs shapes her child-focused, developmentally sensitive approach.
Ciana is especially skilled at supporting military-connected families, active-duty service members, and veterans, providing culturally competent, trauma-informed therapy for those facing PTSD, chronic stress, and relational concerns.
Specialties
Approaches
CBT for Chronic Pain (CBT-CP)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy helps individuals manage emotions, develop healthier relationships, and cope with stress effectively.
play therapy
Child-centered, interactive sessions in a therapeutic playroom to foster emotional growth and self-expression
Mindfulness-Based Strategies
echniques to enhance self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience