Gao Vang
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Gao is a bilingual psychotherapist providing therapeutic services to adults (17+). She specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
As a psychotherapist, Gao believes people come from all walks of life where challenges have created various experiences and perspectives, and sometimes support is needed to strive for increased resiliency. Gao is a bilingual (Hmong and English) clinician who draws from various evidenced-based interventions including Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), CBT, DBT, mindfulness and psychoeducation to develop skills and insight. She has 7+ years in a range of treatment settings from intensive hospitals to current private practice. She appreciates working with a diverse group of clients consisting of individuals who are diagnosed with co-occurring disorders, including but not limited to numerous levels of trauma, chemical dependency, medical health conditions, and other psychiatric diagnoses. Gao uses an integrative and holistic approach that allows clients and communities to achieve healing and harmony.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- Immigrants
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Chat
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$145 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Minnesota
- Americas – Minnesota
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
- Cigna – Minnesota
- Health Partners – Minnesota
- Hennepin Health – Minnesota
- Medica Health Plans – Minnesota
- Medicaid – Minnesota
- Medicare – Minnesota
- Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
- Optum – Minnesota
- Preferred One – Minnesota
- UCare – Minnesota
- United Health Care – Minnesota
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- Sliding scale
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Minnesota Board of Social Work (BOSW)
24757, Minnesota
Certificates
Advanced and Enhanced
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/
Education
Augsburg College
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2015
Clinical