i
Loading Page
loading, please wait

Select Year:

Interested in remote therapy? Save 20% on BetterHelp logo
As an affiliate of BetterHelp, DocSpot may receive a commission if you purchase services through this link.
Home > MN Providers > Child Psychologists
provider's profile picture

Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP

(No ratings)

Specializes in: Child Psychology
Professional interests include: depression, learning disabilities, behavioral therapy, and more.
347 North Smith Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP is a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN specializing in child psychology. Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP is affiliated with AKV PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC.

View Provider's Full Profile (651) 220-6720

Office Locations

1885 University Avenue W Suite 320
Saint Paul, MN 55104
open_in_new
2155 Woodlane Drive Suite 200
Woodbury, MN 55125
open_in_new
347 North Smith Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 220-6720
(651) 220-6707
open_in_new

Therapy on Your Terms

Connecting with a therapist can be difficult. BetterHelp can help with that. They have an online network of licensed and accredited psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and counselors. You can connect with their therapists via online video, phone, real-time chat, or asynchronous messaging. Easily switch therapists until you find one that fits you. Sign up through DocSpot for a discount on your first month's subscription.

Save 20% on BetterHelp logo
As an affiliate of BetterHelp, DocSpot may receive a commission if you purchase services through this link.
Sponsored

Some issues Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Social phobia
  • Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

  • Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
  • Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
  • Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
  • Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
  • A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
  • Unusual sleep or eating habits
  • Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
  • Physical aches and pains
  • Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

In The News 

“Alyssa Kaying Vang, a psychologist in Woodbury, described Sheena s experience as "ambiguous loss" - a type of grief that is confusing, unresolved and impossible to fully close.”—"Vang: This Hmong family is one of many being torn apart by Trump s deportation chaos", Star Tribune, August 2025

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

individual therapy
mental health therapy
talk therapy

In 2023, Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP had a list price for individual therapy, mental health therapy, and talk therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2013, Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated during 2017 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 102

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated during 2018 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated during 2019 were depression, diabetes and hypertension.

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 52
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated during 2020 were depression and hypertension.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 97

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 17
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated during 2021 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 156

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP.

Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated during 2022 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN during 2023 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 138

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated during 2023 were depression.

Hypertension 0
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated as a child psychologist in Saint Paul, MN were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 113

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP.

Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 2
Non-Hispanic White 0
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 0
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP treated were depression, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension 12
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 7
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

AKV PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CONSULTING SERVICES LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, CIGNA PPO, Aetna, Blue California, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare, Medicare and OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid
CIGNA PPO
Aetna
Blue California
Magellan Health Services
United Healthcare
Medicare
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

Ratings & Reviews

Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Alyssa K. Vang, PSYD, LP here: Leave a Review

(No ratings)

Leave a Review

Biography

Dr. Alyssa Vang works as a child psychology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Vang include depression, behavioral therapy, and attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD). Dr. Vang is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Magellan Health Services, Blue California, and Cigna.

Other Providers in Saint Paul, MN