SAINT PAUL
PSYCHOTHERAPY

Nguyen Vu
Psychotherapist
When someone lets me sit with them, listen to their stories, and be a witness to their pains, bravery, and strengths, I consider it an honor and a privilege.
Through my personal and professional journey, I have learned, and wholeheartedly believe that every person already has what it takes in them to be content and happy. However, life has never been simple or easy, despite its beauty. Often we can lose sight of our unique and intrinsic strengths, beauty, and meanings when surrounded by the busyness of daily life, human suffering, and un-nourishing cultural messages.
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I believe that meaningful changes in therapy arise primarily from the therapeutic relationship itself. I will show up to every conversation with respect, curiosity, empathy, and authenticity. My clients are the authors of their stories and of their own process of healing and growth. I see my therapeutic role as facilitator of a process of change through different modalities and practices such as existential conversations, exploration of the mind, mindfulness practices, experiential activities, and cognitive/behavioral exercises.
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In every session, my goal is to hold a safe and compassionate space for my clients while maintaining a respectful curiosity to facilitate client’s experiences of their most free and honest selves.
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If you’ve made it this far, I appreciate your time, and I’d love to hear from you. I understand that therapy is a big commitment and can be difficult for a variety of reasons, so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me for a brief conversation to see if I might be a good fit for your growth. I’m looking forward to our conversation.
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I earned my Master's Degree in Counseling & Psychological Services at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and am working towards licensure under the licensed supervision of Ryan Peterson.