Therapy Type: Cognitive Processing Therapy

MSW, LGSW

Mai Lao,

Psychotherapist,

pronouns: she/her

Independent Contractor

As a contractor, this provider may set separate or additional policies outside of those set by Mindful Way Counseling, LLC.

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About This Provider:

Mai provides a warm, supportive, and nonjudgemental environment, where clients can feel safe to explore the important areas of their life and their therapy goals. Mai’s curious, yet grounded nature brings a sense of calm and ease to the therapy space. She works to provide a culturally sensitive approach for all clients, where clients can be heard and understood. With empathy, Mai hopes to support clients from all walks of life, including clients who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), including those in the Hmong community, and LGBTQIA+ clients.

Mai typically works with clients 1 day a week. Mai has a Master’s Degree, and an LGSW license, and is working under the supervision of Andrea Patten, LICSW while she ultimately works toward her independent clinical licensure (LICSW).

Payment & Insurance Information:

For Private Pay Clients: Provider is a supervised clinician and charges the “Pre-Licensed” Fee.

Information about fees can be found here.

We do not participate with or bill to Hennepin Health, Tricare, or Medicare Plans, even if a plan is associated with a company we are in network with, or if you have a secondary insurance with a company we are in network with.

Independently licensed providers work with very limited number of EAPs, and insurance participation does not guarantee specific EAP network coverage. **Supervised clinicians cannot accept any EAP benefits.**

Always check with your insurance to be sure that we are in network. ** For supervised providers, all insurances are billed at full insurance rates under the supervisor’s name and license, and reimbursed at the insurance contracted rates**

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Experience:

Masters in Clinical Social Work, St. Catherine University

Bachelors in Social Work, The College of St. Scholastica

Mai completed multiple internships, including completing her Master’s clinical internship at Mindful Way Counseling. Additionally, she completed a prior internship at a skilled nursing facility, supporting residents in long and short term care, as a liaison between residents and families for their care, concerns, and discharge goals. In the past, she has worked leading a teen girls leadership program focusing on academic support for college preparation, resume building, and leadership skills.