About Thu-Huong (Angela) Nguyen

Thu-Huong (Angela) Nguyen was born and raised in Viet Nam before moving to the United States in 1981. She earned her B.S. degree in Psychology from University of Houston, MBA degree from University of North Texas, and currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling at Lamar University with the goal of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Angela grew up Catholic and has been teaching Catechism for adolescents and adults for more than 25 years, mostly at Our Lady of Lavang Parish; previously served as the Director of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) program for 9 years, and is currently served as the Coordinator of the Confirmation Preparation and of the Marriage Preparation programs. Angela is also a certified FOCUSS (Facilitating Open Couple Communication, Understanding & Study) Facilitator of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Angela works with individuals, couples, adolescents and families under the supervision of Dr. Renee M. Fauria, EdD, LPC-

Why I want to work with Gratia Plena:

My Favorite Prayer:
“GOD, grant me the SERENITY to accept the things I cannot change, COURAGE to change the things I can, and the WISDOM to know the difference.”

My Favorite Mental Health Quote:

My Favorite Bible Verse:
"The third time, Jesus asked, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved and said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” (John 21: 17)

My Favorite Saint:
St. Peter the Apostle for his weakness, courage to stand up, and belief in the Lord’s Mercy and Forgiveness

What I do for fun!
I love to go to the beach because it reminds me of the “Footprints in the Sand” story when the Lord said in replied, “My precious child, I love you, and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you have seen only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.”

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