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LMFT, IFECMH Specialist

Los Angeles, CA

Hey there! I’m Sunny and I delight in supporting parents who love their children fiercely but feel stretched thin by the weight of the early years. If you have a little one, you already know this in your bones. The days can be tender and beautiful, and also relentless. Big feelings in small bodie, hard bedtimes, loud mornings. The kind of exhaustion that makes you wonder if you are doing it wrong, when really you are doing something profoundly demanding. I come to this work personally. I’m a 1.5 gen Korean American immigrant and a working mom of three little ones, so I understand the layered nuances many Asian American parents carry. The pull between cultures. The unspoken expectations and the deep loyalty and love, alongside pressure, guilt, or the feeling that you have to hold it all together. I know what it is like to translate worlds, to parent in a different context than you were raised in, and to long for a way of doing it that honors both where you come from and who you are becoming. I’m also a Christian, and when faith is meaningful to you, I love thoughtfully weaving it into our work as a source of comfort, wisdom, and grounding, always aligned with your values. In our work together, whether we are supporting your child or tending to your own inner child, I hold two truths at the same time. I bring deep clinical expertise in young children and early relationships, so we can make sense of what your child’s behavior is communicating and what they need developmentally. And I also make space for you, not just the parent part of you, but the whole you. Because your child does not just need your instructions. They need your presence, and you deserve support finding your way back to it. My style is warm, grounded, and practical, with room for honesty and a little humor when it helps you exhale. We will slow down, notice what happens inside you in the hardest moments, and build tools that fit real life so you can respond from steadiness, not just survival. If you feel like you are carrying too much alone, you do not have to. I would be honored to walk with you.

LCSW, LICSW

Atlanta, GA

Each of us has unique strengths and skills, developed through their personal experiences and stories, but we can underestimate ourselves. When we encounter obstacles or feel overwhelmed, our own abilities can seem out of reach and we begin to practice negative thoughts towards ourselves and others. I am here to help you navigate those stressors and burdens, while supporting you towards gaining a deeper understanding of your own identity. It would be my privilege to provide you with a safe space to explore your narrative and to walk with you on your mental health journey! I address issues of trauma, ADHD, anger management, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. I also support individuals experiencing family communication difficulties, life transitions, adoption/fostering and multiculturalism. I am passionate about bridging cultural gaps within families, and can provide services in Korean to support this process. 일상 한국어 가능. I see children, adolescents, and adults for counseling. I utilize methods from CBT, Narrative Therapy, DBT, MI, Internal Family Systems and others, but will tailor my approach to meet specific needs. It can be difficult to take that first step, but I encourage you to begin your journey towards a more fulfilling life! **Telehealth only**

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Naperville, IL

Alice Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Emmaus Counseling and Consulting Services (emmausccs.com) where she offers gospel-centered therapy. She finds deep fulfillment in engaging people’s stories and bearing witness to the good work of God to redeem and restore. She specializes in couples therapy (dating, engaged, married), attachment, abuse and trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, racial and cultural issues. Licensed in IL, VA, and MD.

LCSW

CA

Sam is a 1.5 generation Korean-American DACAmented bilingual/bicultural therapy who's heart lies in supporting members of the AAPI community who have experienced marginalization due to their intersection of identities (i.e. race, spirituality, sexuality, legal status, cultural/family background). Specifically, he works with individuals who have experienced trauma, interpersonal issues, and feelings of disempowerment as a result of the internalized cultural and societal messages they were exposed to that have further perpetuated an oppressive narrative around who they are.

LPC

Fairfax, VA

Have you been feeling overwhelmed or hopeless? Are you struggling with feelings of anger or uncertainty? Whether for you, your child, or your family, figuring out how to start the healing process can be confusing and intimidating on your own. Finding the right guidance and support can make all the difference. Through more than 18 years of service as a counselor, teacher, and children’s minister, Esther has cultivated a deep understanding and love for people. Her experience as a daughter, wife, and mother of two, has additionally enabled Esther to empathize with a variety of life stages and experiences. Esther’s areas of expertise include children and teen issues, anxiety, ADHD, parent-child relationships, depression, grief and loss, identity issues, and life transitions. Valuing compassionate collaboration with her clients, Esther understands that therapeutic partnerships should be built on trust and empathy. Esther’s emphasis on multicultural sensitivity facilitates her openness to the diverse backgrounds of her clients. Esther’s personal and professional experience, including her English and Korean bilingualism and service at the Korean American Family Counseling Center, allows her to create a nurturing environment for clients with multiethnic, multicultural, and immigrant backgrounds to safely process their experiences. Esther believes tailoring her therapeutic approach to her client’s individual needs is most effective in empowering them toward healing. As a Licensed Professional Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Esther’s therapeutic approach utilizes evidence-based interventions such as play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR. Esther received her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She completed her internship at Millwood Hospital in Texas as well as her residency at the National Counseling Group. Esther also studied Biblical Counseling at the Biblical Counseling Foundation and can integrate this approach for clients seeking Christian counseling.

LCSW

Bayside, NY

Joy-Hee Lee, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of the New York, holds a Masters in Social Work from SUNY Stony Brook. Joy-Hee has had extensive working experiences at the several organizations serving individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, trauma, intellectual developmental disabilities, marriage conflicts, and familial/parenting/life transitional issues. 뉴욕 주 라이센스가있는 임상 사회 복지사 Joy-Hee는 스토니부룩 주립대학원에서 사회 복지 석사를 취득했습니다. Joy-Hee는 여러 사회복지 기관을 거치면서, 특히 가정 폭력, 성폭행, 우울증, 불안, 외상, 지적 발달 장애 및 가족 / 부모/ 자녀양육 문제로 어려움을 겪는 분들을 깊이있게 상담한 다양한 경력이 있습니다.

PhD, LMFT

White Plains, NY

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive years of clinical experience. I am dedicated to assisting clients in recognizing their own strengths and transforming stuck narratives. Over many years, I have worked with individuals dealing with various emotional struggles, including depression, anxiety, traumatic life events, and/or relational conflicts. As a racial minority female immigrant, I am interested in understanding marginalized people's experiences. My doctoral dissertation examined transnational activities and their impacts on the racial identity challenges and resilience of Asian Mixed-race individuals in the U.S.

Professional Counselor Associate

Tigard, OR

As a Mental Health Counselor Associate based in Oregon, Esther specializes in guiding individuals through the intricate landscapes of mental and emotional well-being. With a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health, a Master’s in Divinity, and a 20 year background in pastoral ministry, Esther brings a blend of professional and unique insight to the counseling space. She has cultivated expertise in addressing a diverse range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflicts, relationships, race/cultural identity, acculturation, spirituality/spiritual abuse, self-esteem, and women's issues. Esther is committed to providing a compassionate and empowering space for clients to navigate the complexities of their lives, fostering healing and growth.

M.A., AMFT

Newport Beach, CA

안녕하세요, 저는 AMFT (Associate Marriage and Family Therapist) 입니다. 저는 개인 상담, 부부 및 커플 상담, 가족 상담, 자녀 상담을 진행하며, 특히 다음과 같은 영역에서 도움을 드릴 수 있습니다: 정서 및 자기 이해: 우울, 불안, 자존감, 자기이해, 분노 관계 및 소통: 부부·커플 갈등, 의사소통 문제, 애착 관계, 세대 간 관계, 부모-자녀 관계 트라우마 회복 및 치유: 상실, 학대, 중독, 내면아이 치유 저는 기독교인으로서 정서적·영적 회복이 필요한 내담자의 이야기를 경청하며, 그 안에서 자기이해와 회복의 가능성을 함께 찾아가는 것을 중요하게 생각합니다.동시에 모든 종교, 무종교 내담자에게 차별 없이 존중하며 상담을 제공합니다.저의 경험과 가치관은 상담의 기반이 되어, 내담자가 안전하게 자신의 이야기를 나누고 성장할 수 있는 공간을 만들어 드립니다. 저는 상담에서 다음과 같은 접근법들을 통합적으로 사용합니다: 인지행동치료 (CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy):부정적 사고 패턴을 인식하고, 감정과 행동의 건강한 변화를 돕습니다. 내면아이 치유 (Inner Child Work):어린 시절의 상처와 미해결된 감정을 다루어 자존감과 자기연민을 회복하도록 돕습니다. 이마고 관계치료 (Imago Relationship Therapy):관계 속 상처를 이해하고, 안전하고 친밀한 소통을 회복하는 부부 및 커플 상담에 적용합니다. 이야기치료 (Narrative Therapy):내담자가 자신의 삶의 이야기를 재구성하여, 주체적이고 의미 있는 인생 서사를 만들어가도록 돕습니다. 가계도 (Genogram) 작업:가족 역사 속 반복되는 관계 패턴과 세대 간 상처를 시각적으로 탐색하여, 자기 이해를 깊게 합니다. 그 외에도 내담자의 필요와 상황에 맞춰 다양한 심리치료 기법과 접근법을 활용하여, 보다 맞춤형으로 회복과 성장을 지원합니다. 감사합니다.

PhD, LMFT

New York, NY

Dr. Hanna Chung is a licensed marriage and family therapist, able to integrate Biblical concepts of family and mental health into therapy with people from all walks of life. Marriage and Family therapists will usually take into consideration family of origin and see things from a relational perspective. 해나 정 박사님은 라이슨스를 가진 가족 치료사로서 성경을 접목한 상담이 가능하며, 모든 연령대를 소화합니다. 가족 치료사들은 대부분 관계에 초점을 둔 상담을 하며 가족의 내력을 참고합니다.