Ker Xiong, MSW, LGSW, LICSW
About Ker Xiong
Ker Xiong is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Professional at Life Medical. With decades of experience in social work and mental health care, he provides culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, families, and children.
Fluent in English, Hmong, Lao, and Thai, Ker specializes in supporting diverse and immigrant populations, particularly those impacted by trauma, cultural transitions, and mental health challenges. His approach emphasizes compassion, respect, and cultural understanding, helping patients feel safe, supported, and empowered as they work toward healing and resilience.
Ker Xiong, MSW, LGSW, LICSW
Expertise & Credentials
Clinical Focus & Conditions Addressed
- •Anxiety, depression, and postpartum depression
- •PTSD, trauma-related conditions, and stress disorders
- •Children and adolescents with behavioral or developmental challenges (including autism spectrum disorders)
- •Relationship issues, couples, and family therapy
- •Grief, loss, and phase-of-life transitions
- •Play therapy and psychosocial interventions
- •Support for immigrant and refugee communities navigating cultural adjustment
Therapeutic Approaches
- •Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- •Psychosocial therapy
- •Play therapy (relationship-based interventions for children with autism and sensory processing concerns)
- •Client-centered and family therapy
- •Breathing and relaxation techniques
- •Solution-focused approaches
Education & Training
- University of Minnesota
Master of Social Work (MSW): - St. Paul - University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Social Work/Child Welfare: - St. Paul - Additional Studies:
Foreign languages (Lao, Thai, Hmong), English Literature/Liberal Arts (North Hennepin Community College), Electronic Technology (Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis) - Extensive continuing education in evidence-based family therapy, person-centered care, HIPAA compliance, and psychotherapy best practices
Professional Experience
Ker has more than 25 years of experience providing social services, counseling, and mental health care across a wide range of settings, including:
- •Healthcare and community clinics
- •County social services and corrections
- •Schools, shelters, and home visits
- •Refugee and immigrant support services (UNHCR/USCIS, WHO, Save the Children)
His multicultural and multilingual background enables him to build strong connections with patients, offering compassionate care that acknowledges cultural identity, language, and lived experience.