Pa Yang
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hello! My name is Pa. I am an individual, mother, wife, daughter, and a Hmong-American woman. I became a psychotherapist because I grew up witnessing how mental health is often dismissed in diverse ethnic communities. I saw how generational trauma affects our minds, bodies, and souls. These experiences fueled my passion to become a therapist who can connect and support individuals with diverse backgrounds. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I take a client-centered approach where I tailor our sessions to address your needs and goals. I provide a safe and supportive space for you to just be yourself. Together, we will identify and set goals that address your needs and concerns. We can also adjust and change goals as needed to adapt to the evolution of your journey.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we will explore and identify your primary concerns. I would like to learn more about your past and current experiences to ensure that I have a thorough understanding of your mental health needs. I would also like to know more about your strengths, what you enjoy, and get a better understanding of who you are.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Most of my family, friends, and peers describe me as ocean waves. Something peaceful and calm, but when the tide comes I can also be passionate, fierce, and strong. And that is how I am in therapeutic work and outside in my personal life. I help you find the flow of healing that meets your pace. I will also provide gentle or strong push as needed too. I enjoy working with the intersectionality of culture, spirituality, and mental health. I also like to keep us on track according to the goals that you have set. But the overall measure of success would be your improved quality of life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I help clients find the flow of healing that is at the pace that meets their needs. Whether is it trauma-related concerns or acute stressors that only require short treatment. My ideal client is someone is who has a desire to work towards healing and change. An ideal client is also someone who is willing to try and is open to strengthening their resilience.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Anger Management
Coping Skills
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Christian
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Amerihealth Administrators
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT techniques are primarily used to address negative or unhelpful thoughts and further explore core beliefs that may be exacerbating those thoughts. CBT strategies are also used to help us learn more about how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected.
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Our cultural background and diverse experiences are integrated into our sense of identity, values, and worldview. Addressing the intersectionality of our experiences help us better understand how to navigate in the journey of healing.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT techniques are composed of 4 components which are mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT strategies are used to help practice coping skills to find balance, change, and acceptance of the rollercoaster of life.
Eclectic
Everyone's experiences and mental health needs may be similar, but also uniquely different. Therefore, I like to use this flexible therapy approach where I blend techniques and various approaches that is tailored to your needs and strengths. Some other types of approaches that I may integrate are narrative therapy, somatic therapy, solution-focused therapy, problem solving therapy, and art.
EMDR
EMDR is a structured, 8 phase approached that is designed to treat PTSD/Complex PTSD/trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health needs. I primary use EMDR to help my clients address trauma-related symptoms. Although it is a more structured approach, I tailor the approach to meet my client's needs.