Triple boarded in General Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Community & Public Psychiatry

Pasadena

✅ Accepting New Patients

💼 8 Years Experience

⭐ Highly Recommended

🕰️. Excellent Wait Time

5.00

Our Dr. was great at taking time and being thorough in explanations. I was satisfied with our outcome and would refer her to others

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Getting to know Truc-Vi Duong

TrucVi Duong, MD, is a triple board-certified psychiatrist, specializing in Adult, Child & Adolescent, and Community & Public Psychiatry. Dr. Duong earned her MD in Michigan, completing her residency and fellowship in California. She is passionate about early childhood trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, immigrant/refugee populations, and domestic violence. As a SAMHSA Minority Fellow, she spearheaded an AI-powered project addressing domestic violence in the Asian community. In her free time, she enjoys fitness and volunteers with animal rescue.

Focus Areas

Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Issues
Stress Management

Childhood/
Adolescent Issues
Depression
Childhood Trauma

ADHD
Panic Attacks

Clientele

Young Adults
Immigrants/
Refugees

LGBTQ+
Adolescents (13-17 years old)

Adults

Treatment Approaches

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Deals with mental health issues of children and adolescents.

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages

English Vietnamese

Insurance Providers

UMR
PHCS MultiPlan
Medicare
Carelon Health
VHP

ComPsych
Kaiser Permanente
Aetna
Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield
Magellan Health
TriWest
MHN

FAQs

1. How do you integrate medication management?

I integrate medication management thoughtfully and conservatively, always as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that prioritizes psychotherapy and lifestyle adjustments first. Medication is a tool that can help alleviate severe symptoms, enabling patients to better engage in therapy and their daily lives. I take the time to explain the rationale, risks, and benefits in clear language, ensuring the patient (or the patient's family, in the case of a child/adolescent) is an active participant in the decision-making process. I aim for the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration.

2. What do you believe is the most important part of the healing process?

I believe the most essential part of the healing process is restoring a sense of safety and self-efficacy, but this process must begin with radical acceptance. Patients first need to accept and acknowledge their current stage in the journey before they can make lasting improvements.

Once that foundation of safety and acceptance is established, the process involves learning to set healthy boundaries. Boundaries are crucial for growth and emotional protection. They help individuals define their identity, protect their energy, and maintain respectful relationships. In addition, connection to oneself and the community is the cornerstone of this restoration.