“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing,
there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”— Rumi
I am an individual and couples therapist, as well as a grief counselor and mediator. My passion is to help clients live their best lives and cultivate healthy relationships. As a therapist, I will prioritize your well-being and personal growth. With a diverse skill set and a deep commitment to your journey, I am here to guide you towards a greater sense of self and fulfillment, both as an individual and in your professional and personal relationships.
Meet An Phong “AP” Vo
Education and Training
Education: I hold a dual Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law (JD/BCL) from Louisiana State University and a social work degree, MSW, from the University of Houston.
Current Training: I have training in Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method, Self-Compassion, and Positive Psychology, all known to bring healing to individuals couples and families. In addition, I hold certificates in Advanced Mind-Body Medicine, Hypnotherapy Intensive Training, and Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT) as well as TEAM-CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).
Language Proficiencies: I am bilingual in English and Vietnamese.
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On a Personal Note
When I’m not working, I seek quiet time, like reading and taking in nature. I love springtime and seeing wildflowers in full bloom! I enjoy long lunches, baking, and getting a full 8 hours of sleep!
Types of Therapy
Just in case you’d like to have more information about any of the items listed below, you will find an embedded link for each. I hope you find the reading interesting!
Attachment-Based Therapy
Explores how our childhood attachment to our primary caregiver(s) impacts our current relationship(s).
Brainspotting
Introduces the concept of of how our inner brain can help us.
Complicated Grief Therapy
Addresses prolonged grief and loss and how to find meaning in loss.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Concentrates on attachment-based dances/interactions to improve relationships.
Enneagram
Applies the theory of personality types to understand the effects of unconscious motivations for our choices.
Gottman Method
Supports couples in their quest for connection.
Hypnotherapy
Shows how Ericksonian hypnotherapy help individuals to achieve a focused state of concentration.
Imago Therapy
Identifies what we look for in a partner and why.
Guided Imagery/Visualization
Demonstrates relaxation techniques.
Mind-Body Medicine
Presents experiential practices for the mind and body.
Mindfulness Therapy
Maintains a focus on the here and now.
Narrative Relational Sex Therapy
Looks into what we learned about sex and how to re-interpret our sexuality.
Non-Violent Communication
Presents building compassionate communication skills to get our needs met.
Positive Psychology
Highlights our strengths to live a good life.
Self-Compassion
Highlights how to treat ourself as a dear friend.
Shadow Work
Shines a light on befriending the disowned parts of ourselves.
Solutions-Focused Therapy
Focuses on identifying solutions and how to solve them.
TEAM-CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)
Utilizes a measurement-based therapy to change behaviors.