- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem work
- Workplace stress
About Khu
Khu Thao is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coaching-related goals. She also addresses guilt and shame along with issues like attachment, caregiver stress, control, and workplace concerns.
In sessions she helps people talk through what is happening now and what they want to change. Conversations focus on clear, practical steps alongside exploring feelings that get in the way. She brings attention to how relationships and past patterns affect current choices and moods.
Her approach combines direct problem-solving with space to notice how thoughts and self-talk feed stress and shame. She offers support around money and career pressure as well as social anxiety and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. She works with women on issues that often show up with roles and expectations.
Khu aims to create an environment where people can speak honestly without judgment. She helps clients identify small actions they can try between sessions and reviews what helps and what does not. This often includes building confidence, reducing worry, and testing new ways of responding in relationships.
People who come for coaching-focused work can expect a blend of practical goal-setting and attention to internal blocks. Those grappling with guilt or forgiveness can work step by step to understand the feeling, its roots, and practical ways to move forward.
Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
In her practice she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and practical change. One common technique helps people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts that fuel anxiety and shame, which can reduce worry and make decisions easier. Another approach focuses on behaviors and small experiments to test new ways of acting in relationships or work situations, useful for someone stuck in patterns or wanting to rebuild confidence.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She and the client review what feels most relevant and manageable, and then adjust methods as needed based on progress and personal preference. The emphasis is on finding a fit that addresses both feelings and day-to-day challenges.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists who offer goal-focused coaching can use online time for structured planning and follow-up between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, coaching, and related areas such as guilt and shame, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and workplace problems.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She helps people identify where the feeling comes from and what keeps it active, then combines discussion with practical steps to test different responses and reduce its hold over daily life.
What is her experience background?
She has 10 years of clinical experience working with adults on mental health and coaching concerns in Minnesota.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.