
Dr. Pa Vang, LICSW
About me
I have twelve years of experience providing individual, group, family, and couples therapy to clients of all ages. I use a variety of methods in my work including EMDR, CBT, Trauma Informed Practice, Solution Focused Therapy Methods, Narrative Therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy. I use a social justice orientation and recognize the impact of social stressors on the lives of individuals. I also use a systems approach to understanding and intervening in any problems faced by my clients. I use a collaborative approach and start first by listening to understand. I am certified in Teletherapy.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Expats, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
MN LICSW 16511
Reviews
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Very understanding
Written on May 25, 2023 after therapy with Pa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Dr Vang has been a kind listener who has witnessed our family go through multiple medical crises over the past 6 months. I am grateful for her steady support during this prolonged period of upheaval. Thank you!
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Pa for 6 months on issues concerning eating disorders
Dr. Vang has been a great help, and we’re just starting to scratch the surface. She makes me see situations in different ways than my default.
Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Pa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Pa Vang Has Been A Great Help, Someone I Trust
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with Pa for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Dr. Vang has been very helpful and is highly sensitive to my needs. She is considerate, compassionate and she has always been there for me. I appreciate her very much.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Pa for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
It was my first time in therapy and I wasn’t sure how it would go. I just want to say thank you very much to Dr. Vang for being a therapist that I could relate too. She helped me work through things I haven’t told anyone before. I felt heard, validated, and encouraged in my sessions with her. After a few months I’m leaving therapy feeling more empowered and determined on my journey! Again thank you for making our sessions a positive experience in my life. I hope we can connect again in the future!
Written on Aug 12, 2022 after therapy with Pa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue