Pa Kou Yang
Mental Health Therapist II
MSW, LICSW
Education
BA, Sociology and Gender & Women’s Studies, University of Wisconsin-MadisonMSW, Master of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
School Site
Blaine High SchoolSchool District
Anoka HennepinStatement about professional experience
Pa Kou has been working with diverse populations in the mental health field for over nine years. Pa Kou has experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and de-escalation, outpatient therapy with age groups across the life span, and in-home therapeutic services for families. Pa Kou’s approach is “first-person based,” which means an individual’s experiences, well-being, and needs are all the center of care. Pa Kou is also bilingual in Hmong and believes in integrating cultural competency and inclusivity. She ensures patients are treated with respect and values the dignity and worth of a person to promote self-awareness, resiliency, and autonomy. Her primary goal is working with individuals to channel their strength and empowering them to be experts of their own lives.Hobbies
On Pa Kou’s free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family, going on hikes and being out in nature, traveling, playing volleyball, and cooking.Clinical Interests
Services offered in schools:School-Based therapists are trained in a range of treatment interventions and are skilled in providing mental health treatment for concerns including mood, behavior, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment to school or other life/family situations, and interpersonal relationships. Diagnoses treated include, but are not limited to: Adjustment Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD/trauma disorders, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.
Student population served:
Services are provided for students attending school at the provider’s identified school location.
Availability:
To inquire about the availability of specific providers, please reach out to us at 651-774-0011. Our team is ready to assist you with any questions you may have.