I've had wonderful opportunities to receive training and to provide therapy, assessments, testing, and supervision in a number of different settings including state and private hospitals, residential programs, chemical dependency centers mental health clinics and private practice centers. I have worked with clients from ages five through elderly and from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural-ethnic, sexual-orientation, family compositions, and religious/spiritual beliefs. I use an integrative theoretical approach emphasizing humanistic, cognitive-behavioral, experiential, DBT, and psychodynamic conceptualization and interventions.
Specialties include: Assessment, Testing, and reporting for psychological, cognitive, chemical health & addiction (Rule 25) evaluations, courted ordered evaluations (psychological and parenting), and HPSP evaluations and supervision. I also provide therapy for a wide range of mental health problems and life issues: I am experienced in working with mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, SPMI, addiction, PTSD, trauma, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional), anger management, life span issues, uncoupling, women’s issues, adoption, career and work issues.
I completed my Masters of Social Work from the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University in 2014. I am an independently licensed clinical social worker. I was honorably discharged from the MN Army National Guard where I served 12 years. My experience in the military has contributed to my passion for working in the mental health field. After my time in the military, I pursued my masters in clinical social work and subsequently worked for years with the veteran population. During this time I worked with veterans struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict and adjustment challenges. In addition to working with an adult population, I have spent the last five years working in a school setting with elementary and high school aged students and their families. In this setting, I worked with students and families on psycho-education regarding anxiety, depression and school refusal concerns.
I currently work with individuals ages six and up, as well as couples. I am clinically trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), CBT for Substance Use, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Couple Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Despite a background in these specific modalities, it is always my goal to meet each individual or couple where they are at. I firmly believe that every individual is an expert in their own life. My goal is to provide a safe place for you to begin the process of working toward your goals and identifying your strengths while improving upon your emotional health.
"Hello, my name is Fue Vang. I am a first generation, cis-male, bilingual, Hmong-American. I would like to first off applaud your strength, courage, and resilience that brought you here. I currently hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis on Substance Use Disorders. I am licensed as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor.
Although I have a Clinical Psychology degree with an emphasis on Substance Use Disorders and Co-Ocurring disorders, over the years I have gained experiences working with (but not limited to); individuals that struggle with depression, trauma, SPMI, anxiety, family conflict, grief, abuse, adjustment, substance use, acculturation, cultural difficulties, aging, elderly, relational conflicts and societal conflicts. I have worked in the mental health field for over 12 years.
My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach. This approach is an integrative approach that adapts to you and your specific needs. I utilize different techniques from different modalities of therapy and these include but are not limited to; strength-based therapy, person-centered, solution focused, CBT, narrative therapy, mindfulness, evidence based practices (and practice based evidence) and multicultural.
As a father of 4 young daughters, I also have a very personal commitment to understanding children and acknowledging the difficulties in navigating children's mental health. Childrens' overall health is directly correlated to their mental health. One of my graduate college professors once described to me the importance of early intervention and understanding of our young children, and I really do believe it.
Every individual is unique and special in their own way. My goals are to create a safe environment where you can reflect, be yourself, be open, be heard, be understood, and create a therapeutic partnership. Healing can be an incredibly difficult but sacred journey, and I thank you and am honored for the opportunity to be alongside you."
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