Pahoua Lee
Pahoua Lee, MSW, LGSW
Psychotherapist
Areas of Interest
Acculturation Stress
Anxiety
Cross-Cultural Adjustment
Cultural and language barriers
Culturally responsive care for immigrant communities
Depression
Family and intergenerational conflict
Grief
Identity issues
Loss
Low self-esteem
Major life transitions
Parenting stress in immigrant families
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Anxiety
Cross-Cultural Adjustment
Cultural and language barriers
Culturally responsive care for immigrant communities
Depression
Family and intergenerational conflict
Grief
Identity issues
Loss
Low self-esteem
Major life transitions
Parenting stress in immigrant families
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma
Approach to Care
My style is warm, empathetic, structured, and goal-oriented. I use an integrative approach drawing from CBT, person-centered, psychodynamic, and humanistic frameworks to support holistic healing.
Why I Do This
Inspired by my family’s refugee journey, I am deeply committed to create a safe, affirming space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing.
What a First Session Will Be Like
My approach is structured yet compassionate, making therapy approachable, especially for those new to the process
Certifications & Trainings
Pursuing licensure as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Experience
Providing therapeutic services since 2023.
Supported clients in developing independent living and coping skills as an Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Practitioner 2017-2022 at Pathways Counseling Center.
Gained experience in child and adolescent mental health through direct therapy and collaborative care 2019-2020 as a Middle School Social Work Intern at Community of Peace Academy.
Supported students’ emotional and behavioral needs through school-based social work services 2021-2022 as a Therapy Internship at Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative.
Supported clients in developing independent living and coping skills as an Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Practitioner 2017-2022 at Pathways Counseling Center.
Gained experience in child and adolescent mental health through direct therapy and collaborative care 2019-2020 as a Middle School Social Work Intern at Community of Peace Academy.
Supported students’ emotional and behavioral needs through school-based social work services 2021-2022 as a Therapy Internship at Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative.
Education
Master of Social Work – Augsburg University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Saint Catherine University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Saint Catherine University
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors with my husband and two children. We enjoy biking, fishing, and kayaking together as a family.
Languages Spoken
Hmong and English