Dr. Tam Nguyen-Louie is a clinical psychologist who specializes in evaluations for cognitive functioning, mood disorders, and PTSD. She is especially passionate in working with immigrants and adult children/grandchildren of immigrants navigating the complex experiences of multiculturalism, acculturation, identity, and trauma. Dr. Nguyen-Louie is available for mental health and neurocognitive assessments for adults, as well as immigration/asylum and forensic evaluations.
Dr. Nguyen-Louie has extensive experience with diagnosis, treatment, and assessments across multiple settings, including Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Veterans Affairs healthcare systems, non-profit community clinics, inpatient programs, and specialized medical centers (e.g., UCSD Moores Cancer Center).
She earned her PhD from the San Diego State University/University of California, San Diego Joint Doctoral Program clinical neuropsychology track. She completed her internship at the VA Maryland Health Care System, where she focused on PTSD, substance use, mood disorders, and neurocognitive assessments. She then completed a postdoctoral residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, which furthered her training in psychological and cognitive assessments.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Nguyen-Louie also conducts research focused on mental health and cognitive development. She has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles in topic areas including adolescent mental health, substance use, psychological scale development, community mental health, and social media use.
Dr. Nguyen-Louie can provide services in English and Vietnamese.