Emily Soukhanouvong, Psy.D.

Hello, I am Emily Soukhanouvong (pronounced “Sue-kon-no-vong”!).

As a second-generation Southeast Asian American raised in a family of immigrants from Laos, I grew up with a multicultural perspective. I developed a passion for understanding what it means to be human in all different contexts, struggles, and all. During my pursuit of becoming a psychologist, I came to love applying dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) in my work with others.

What does this look like in a session with me?

My work with individuals usually combines cultural sensitivity care by ensuring I do not assume to know everything about your history, experience, and personal beliefs. As a passionate DBT-er, I navigate therapy through the balance of acceptance and change (you will most likely catch me saying “both/and” rather than “either/or” session). So, I am also here to create a safe space with validation and nonjudgement while helping you to make effective changes that work for you.

Outside of the office you can find me either playing tennis, trying to be a plant mom, engaging in arts and crafts and exploring different kinds of food.

• Licensed Psychologist, North Carolina
• Intensive training and implementation of Comprehensive Dialectic Behavior Therapy
• Intensive training and implementation of Exposure Response Prevention
• Pre-doctoral Internship at Broughton State Hospital in Morganton, NC
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship specializing in Comprehensive DBT and ERP at Potomac Behavior Solutions in Arlington, VA

• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) in Clinical Psychology, Regent University, dissertation on Ethnic Identity and Perceived Discrimination Among Generations of Asian Americans.
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Publications and Presentations:

• Soukhanouvong, N., Scott, N., & Slogar, S-M. (2016, November). Compassion Fatigue. Consultation for Samaritan House Staff, Virginia Beach, VA.
• Soukhanouvong, N., Brauchle, E., & Montiel, L. (2015, November). Mental Health and the Refugee Population. Cultural Diversity Luncheon Series Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
• Hamilton, A. & Soukhanouvong, N. (2015, August) Vicarious Trauma, Compassion Fatigue, Culture Shock, Stress and Coping. Focus group debrief session at the Law School Program, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
• Soukhanouvong, N. (2015, April). Resistance in Therapy. Presentation at Psychological Services Center weekly staff meeting, Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
• Soukhanouvong, N., & Brauchle, E. (2014, November). The Idealized Self and the Maladaptive Christian Self Image: A Comparative Analysis between Karen Horney and Reinhold. Poster Session at Christian Association for Psychological Studies East Regional Conference, Bethesda, MD.