Clinical Psychological Services
About Dr. Talee Vang
I am a licensed psychologist with a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) in Counseling Psychology and more than a decade of experience helping individuals navigate complex personal and professional challenges. My clinical training includes work in hospital settings, integrated primary care, and outpatient psychotherapy, where I supported adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, and major life transitions. I have extensive experience working with individuals impacted by trauma and understand how traumatic experiences can shape patterns of thought, emotion, relationships, and sense of self.
In addition to my clinical work, I have spent much of my career applying psychological science to leadership, organizations, and systems. I have worked closely with executives, physicians, and professionals who carry significant responsibility in their work and personal lives. Many of the individuals I work with are thoughtful, high-performing people who are used to supporting others but rarely have space to slow down and focus on their own internal experience.
My approach to therapy is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing. My work is also rooted in liberation psychology, an approach that recognizes how our mental health is shaped not only by personal experiences but also by the social, cultural, and historical forces that influence our lives. Liberation psychology invites us to understand suffering in context and supports individuals in reclaiming agency, dignity, and alignment with their values.
I believe therapy should be a space where people can think more clearly about their lives, understand the patterns shaping their thoughts and relationships, and move forward with greater intention. My work is guided by curiosity, respect, and cultural humility. As a Southeast Asian Hmong refugee, I bring an awareness of how culture, identity, family history, and systems shape our experiences in ways that are often deeply personal.
Whether you are navigating stress, burnout, identity questions, or major life decisions, therapy can provide a space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.
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"Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare" - Audre Lorde
Individual Therapy & Psychological Services
Therapy and psychological services are provided for adults within a structured, evidence-based, and contextually grounded framework.
The practice is rooted in Liberation Psychology and informed by advanced training in trauma treatment, health psychology, and systems-based care.
Psychological distress does not emerge in isolation. anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, and identity conflict develop within relationships, institutions, culture, and systems of power. Effective therapy addresses both the internal experience and the external forces shaping it.
At the same time, treatment must remain clinically rigorous.
This practice integrates depth, structure, and measurable intervention.
What Is Therapy?
Therapy is a confidential, collaborative, and evidence-based process designed to help individuals understand patterns, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change.
It is not simply advice or venting. It is structured clinical work grounded in psychological science.
Therapy provides space to:
- Understand patterns that maintain distress
- Process trauma and complex life experiences
- Address anxiety, depression, and chronic stress
- Navigate burnout and leadership strain
- Clarify identity, values, and direction
- Strengthen emotional regulation and resilience
The aim is not simply symptom reduction — though that is essential. The aim is clarity, stability, agency, and alignment.
Theoretical Approach
Foundation: Liberation Psychology
The therapeutic framework centers context, power, and agency.
Rather than reducing distress to individual pathology alone, treatment explores:
- Historical and systemic influences
- Institutional pressure and marginalization
- Internalized narratives about worth and performance
- Identity formation within complex environments
This approach reduces shame, expands insight, and supports psychological freedom.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that focuses on identifying and modifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, trauma-related distress, and chronic stress. CBT helps individuals develop practical tools to challenge unhelpful beliefs, reduce avoidance, and respond more effectively to difficult situations.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based treatment that strengthens psychological flexibility — the ability to stay present, tolerate discomfort, and take action aligned with personal values. Rather than eliminating difficult thoughts or emotions, ACT helps individuals change their relationship to them while building a more intentional and meaningful life.
Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing patterns of behavior that maintain distress. It emphasizes practical, structured strategies to reduce avoidance, increase adaptive coping, and build skills that improve daily functioning. Behavioral interventions are especially effective for anxiety, depression, trauma-related avoidance, and stress-related patterns.
Exposure Response Therapy (ERP)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a specialized, evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). ERP involves gradual, structured exposure to feared situations or thoughts while preventing the usual avoidance or compulsive response. Over time, this process reduces fear, builds tolerance for uncertainty, and restores functioning.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma work is structured, paced, and stabilization-oriented before deeper processing occurs. Treatment is individualized based on clinical need and readiness.
Evidence-based trauma interventions include:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
A structured, research-supported treatment for trauma and moral injury that addresses entrenched beliefs formed in the aftermath of painful, unjust, or systemically harmful experiences.
Prolonged Exposure (PE)
A gold-standard treatment for post-traumatic stress that supports gradual, systematic processing of traumatic memories and avoidance patterns to reduce distress and restore functioning.
Trauma therapy may also integrate cognitive, behavioral, and values-based strategies to promote long-term recovery and resilience.
What to expect
THE THERAPY PROCESS
Therapy is structured, collaborative, and goal-oriented.
1. Initial Assessment (Diagnostic Assessment)
- Review current concerns and relevant history
- Identify strengths and protective factors
- Clarify what meaningful change would look like
2. Goal Setting & Treatment Planning
- Establish clear, individualized goals
- Prioritize areas of focus (e.g., anxiety, trauma, burnout, identity)
- Develop a structured plan using evidence-based interventions
3. Active Treatment
- Implement practical tools and therapeutic strategies
- Process trauma when appropriate
- Build emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and behavioral change skills
- Review progress regularly and adjust as needed
4. Consolidation & Termination
Therapy moves toward conclusion when:
- Treatment goals are met or substantially achieved
- Symptoms are manageable
- Skills are integrated into daily life
- Greater stability and psychological flexibility are evident
Termination is planned and intentional. Final sessions focus on reinforcing gains and identifying strategies for maintaining progress independently. Follow-up sessions may be scheduled as needed.
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