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MA, LPC

Austin, TX

My name is Michaella, and I am a bilingual (English/Korean) Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. My practice focuses on helping teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with substance use disorder, trauma, depression, anxiety, life transition, and adjustment issues for immigrants. I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from St. Mary’s University in Texas. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Counseling Education and Supervision. I specialize in trauma-focused treatments, emphasizing grounding skills, healthy coping mechanisms, and cognitive processing of the triggers and trauma history. I believe that opening the “memory box” must be followed up by developing appropriate skills to close it, preventing retraumatizing. I draw from theory-oriented DBT, RODBT, and CBT. “I am committed to being part of your journey toward regaining strength. My goal is to establish a comforting and healing therapy relationship, supporting you in enhancing your sense of security and collaboratively working toward your valued and desired life.”

MA, MS

Dover, NH

Susanna Im is a second-generation Korean American from Queens, New York. She completed her MA in Counseling and MA in Christian Ministries at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. She also holds a MS in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in neuroscience from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a BA in neuroscience from Barnard College, Columbia University. She is currently working towards licensure as a clinical mental health counselor in New Hampshire. I’m passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds and journeying alongside adolescents, adults, and families to find meaning and empowerment in their life experiences. I have a particular interest in working with first-generation immigrant parents and their second-generation children as well as exploring the intersection of counseling and neuroscience to tailor empirically supported treatments. I hold a collaborative approach to counseling, seeking to holistically understand individuals and uphold their inherent personhood. 임이슬은 퀸즈 뉴욕에서 자란 2세 입니다. 보스턴 Gordon-Conwell 신학대학원에서 상담석사 학위를 끝내고 현재 뉴햄프셔에서 정신건강 상담사 면허를 받는 과정에 있습니다. Barnard College, Columbia University에서 Neuroscience 전공하고 Mount Sinai 의과대학에서 신경내과 석사학위도 받았습니다. 저는 이민 1세대 부모와 2세대 자녀들이 문화적으로 부딪치는 다양한 문제들을 가족상담을 통해 해결하고 관계 회복을 돕는 것에 관심을 갖고 있습니다. 가족상담 외에도 청소년, 성인을 대상으로 하는 상담도 하고 있습니다. 또한 상담과 신경학의 교차점에 관심이 있으며, 이를 통해 경험적으로 입증된 치료법을 제공하고자 합니다. 그리고 개인을 전체적으로 이해하고 다양성에 따른 문제들을 통찰하려고 노력합니다.

PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Addison, TX

Dr. Lee's areas of expertise include play therapy, adolescent counseling, individual and group counseling for adults, and parent-child relationship training. She has extensive clinical experience working with clients presenting with depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, emotional difficulties, and adjustment issues. She has served as a professor, counselor, and supervisor in a variety of settings—including universities and graduate programs, school clinics, and private practices—both in the United States and South Korea. As a bilingual professional, she understands both Korean and American cultures and is passionate about training and mentoring future counselors in both countries. Dr. Lee는 놀이치료, 청소년 상담, 성인상담, 그리고 부모-자녀 관계 증진 훈련을 전문으로 하며, 우울, 불안, ADHD, 외상, 학대, 상실 및 애도, 다양한 정서적 어려움 및 적응 관련 주호소를 보이는 내담자들을 돕고 있습니다. 미국과 한국의 대학교 및 대학원, 학교 상담실, 그리고 개인 상담소 등 다양한 환경에서 교수, 상담자, 수퍼바이저로 활동해 왔습니다. Dr. Lee는 한국과 미국의 문화적 배경을 깊이 이해하고 있으며, 장벽을 뛰어넘어 소통할 수 있도록 돕는 다리 역할을 하고 있습니다. 또한 양국에서 활동할 미래의 상담 전문가를 양성하는 데에도 큰 열정을 가지고 있습니다.

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.