Who Is NCSPP?

This new column is a space for our members to share themselves with the community and for each of us to get to know our peers. Whether you're new to psychoanalysis or a seasoned clinician, we'd love to hear from you about your passion and interest in this work. Contact our Impulse Editor, Luba Palter, MFT, at lpalter@ncspp.org.
Theresa Tan, Psy.D.

My name is Theresa Tan, and I am an early career psychologist, working both in-person in Oakland and virtually. In my short time in private practice, I am discovering new ways of being with child and adult patients that I couldn’t quite do in training. I’m also confirming my passions that were previously ignited.
Elana Guy, Psy.D.

My name is Elana Guy and I am an in-person and virtual psychotherapist located in private practice in Alameda, CA. I work psychodynamically with an emphasis on a relational/attachment approach.
Daniel S. Benveniste, Ph.D. Daniel S. Benveniste, Ph.D.

My name is Daniel S. Benveniste. I lived in San Francisco from 1972 to 1999.
Psychotherapist Hoa My Nguyen, LCSW, seated in a casual outdoor setting Hoa My Nguyen, LCSW

Hoa My Nguyen, LCSW (she/they) is a dedicated psychotherapist whose career is guided by her unwavering commitment to empathy, compassion, and inclusivity. She is located in the Bay Area, CA, and is fluent in both English and Vietnamese.