Specialties

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ages 3-12)

• Individualized Education Programs

Languages

• English

Education + Certifications

• U.S. Board Certified Behavior Analyst

• MA Teaching - Applied Behavior Analysis

• BA Psychology

Philosophy
In the words of B.F. Skinner: “A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.” Every moment is a teachable or learnable moment. We can do our best by trying and not allowing failure to lose the learnable moment. Applied Behavior Analysis examines the learning environment, and finds opportunities to reinforce learning in a beneficial way for the individual. I strive for every client to feel empowered by their own process and be reinforced by their success.

Favorite Quote

“Behavior is the mirror in which everyone shows their image” 
- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Specialties

• Trauma

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Relationship issues

• Multicultural Counseling

• Person-Centered therapy

• CBT

• EMDR

• DBT

Languages

• English

• Korean

Education + Certifications

• MA in Marriage and Family Counseling

• Ph.D in Psychology and Counseling 

Philosophy
I believe that a safe and caring relationship brings meaning to life and promotes healing. In therapy, my aim is to cultivate a facilitative environment where clients can genuinely express themselves without the fear of judgment, thereby nurturing acceptance. This approach empowers them to uncover effective strategies for navigating life's challenges. Within a secure relationship, clients can explore and maximize their potentials and strengths. In such an environment, clients are able to revisit and process painful and traumatic experiences with the provided support and warmth, ultimately leading to a reexperiencing of these events with an adaptive perspective. 

Favorite Quote

"We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know" 

- Carl Rogers 

Specialties / Therapeutic Approaches

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

• Autism (ASD)

• Specific Learning Disorder (ages ~12)

Languages

• English

• Chinese

Education + Certifications

• Ph. D Special Education

• BCBA-D 

Philosophy
I believe every child deserves to reach their full potential through individualized, evidence-based interventions. Collaboration with families is key, empowering them with strategies for consistent support. My practice is guided by compassion, respect, and a holistic view of each child's unique strengths and needs, ensuring overall well-being and quality of life.

Favorite Quote

"With the right support, every child can overcome challenges and celebrate their unique successes."

Specialties / Therapeutic Approaches

• Anxiety and Panic Disorders 

• Depression 

• Trauma and PTSD 

• Adjustment Disorders 

• Gender/Cultural  Identity 

• Religious Counseling 

• Couples/ Marriage/ Family Therapy 

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 

• Mood Disorders 

• Bi-Polar 

• Personality Disorders 

Languages

• English

• Korean

Education + Certifications

• Ph.D in Psychology and Counseling

• MA in Marriage and Family Counseling 

• MA in Education 

• Certified Professional Counselor, Korean Counseling Association

Philosophy
I believe counseling is a collaborative journey where the therapist and client work together in a shared process of discovery, growth, and healing. Clients are encouraged to accept their thoughts and feelings as they are, without judgment, while exploring ways to live authentically and in alignment with their values, making meaningful changes for their well-being. Change happens in the context of relationship, and therapy provides a safe space for clients to express themselves, build trust, and develop deeper interpersonal skills. By understanding their relational patterns, clients can move from feelings of isolation to connection, fostering growth both within themselves and in their interactions with others.

I also recognize that each individual exists within a larger context—be it family, culture, or community. Just as a book is part of a larger story, people are part of complex systems that shape their experiences. The goal is to help clients understand how their family dynamics or societal influences impact their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, fostering balance and harmony within these systems.

Favorite Quote

"Is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest most uninteresting person you can talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship. "

                                                                                                                  -C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

Specialties / Therapeutic Approaches

• Depression

• Trauma and PTSD 

• ADHD

• Anxiety and Panic Disorders

• Family Systems, Multicultural, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) 

• Impulse-Control

• Conduct Disorders

• CBT

• EMDR

• DBT 

• Attachment-based

• Emotionally Focused

Languages

• English

• Korean

Education + Certifications

• MA & EdM in Psychological Counseling

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 

Philosophy
I am here to listen and help you work through obstacles you may have. I provide a safe environment to talk about your hurts, hang-ups, shame and fear. I accept you where you are and appreciate where you want to be. I take my role seriously as a Christian counselor to take up your “burdens” and help you overcome with love and deep compassion.

My approach is interactive and collaborative. I am both bilingual and bicultural, fluent in English and Korean. I am also a trauma-focused EMDR therapist. As a result, I am well qualified to work with those struggling with acculturation and major life transitions. I am a Christian counselor, but non-Christians are most definitely welcome.
Favorite Quotes

1 Peter 5:7   "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

Jeremiah 29:11  "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

Specialties / Therapeutic Approaches

• ADHD

• Autism (ASD) 

• Specific Learning Disorder 

• Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders 

Languages

• English

Education + Certifications

• B.Ed K-12 Exceptional Education  

• M.Ed Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis

• K-12 Teaching Certification 

• U.S. Board Certified Behavior Analyst(BCBA) Child Safeguarding, CPR & First Aid 

Philosophy
As a BCBA, my philosophy is centered on the needs of clients and their loved ones. I apply behavior analytic interventions through a meaningful and respectful approach, ensuring learning targets align with the client’s values and goals. I also take a trauma-informed approach, being mindful of past experiences and creating a compassionate, safe space for growth. By prioritizing the approach of Natural Environment Teaching (NET), I focus on real-world learning opportunities to help build skills that last and make a real difference in everyday life.
Favorite Quotes

"The most powerful force for growth is a compassionate and trusting relationship." — Brené Brown 

Specialties

• Trauma / PTSD 

• Anxiety / Depression 

• Substance Abuse

• Anti-Social Personality Disorder (ASPD)

• Gender identity / Sexuality 

• Crime-related experience 

• Victimization 

Languages

• English

• Korean

Education + Certifications

• MSc Forensic Psychology

• BSc Psychology 

• UK-accredited Psychologist

• Korean Psychological Association (KPA) - chartered member

• Korean Social and Personality Psychological Association (KSPPA) - chartered member

• Korean Society for Women Psychology (KSWP) - chartered member

Philosophy
Carl G. Jung said “Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness”. There are moments you feel everything around you pulls you in deeper. Everyone in the world has been disappointed, damaged and lost at some point in their life, and you might need to carry that throughout your life. But you should not let these moments define you. As a clinical forensic psychologist, I perform clinical therapies and forensic interviews, psychological assessments, and individualized treatment plans around clinical issues relating to psychology and the legal system.

I believe all the answers to the questions that you have been asking yourself can be found within you if you are brave enough to look inside yourselves. Therefore I make every endeavour to explore my clients' minds, past experiences and current problems together in order to facilitate positive changes and to have a more fulfilled life. 

Favorite Quote

"When you are in the darkness, you only sink deeper into it. Keep the light shining."  

- Kenzo Tenma, Monster 

Specialties

• Adjustment & multicultural issues

• Intercultural couple and family 

• Anxiety, phobias & panic attacks

• Depression

• Grief & loss

• Parenting issues 

• Career counseling 

• Trauma-related issues & PTSD 

• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy® (EFIT)

• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy® (EFCT)

• Satir Model 

• Narrative therapy 

Languages

• English

• Chinese

• Korean

Education + Certifications

• MA Christian Counseling

• MA School Counseling 

• US-Certified School Counselor

• Certified Couple Counselor

• Certified Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor accredited by the Korea Ministry of Gender Equality

Philosophy
I believe that individuals navigate the world through unique "worldviews," shaped by experiences and emotions. Understanding and acknowledging these experiences and feelings is critical for promoting healing and growth.

Learning to love and be loved is the key to restoring connection with our important others, which guide us to become aware of our own experiences and emotions and express them effectively.

Expanding more, this builds emotional receptivity in relationships, while removing toxic interaction patterns paves the space for connection and healing. 

Favorite Quote

"The key to restoring connection is, first, interrupting and dismantling these destructive sequences and then actively constructing a more emotionally open and receptive way of interacting, one in which partners feel safe confiding their hidden fears and longings."  

-Sue Johnson 

Specialties

• Anxiety 

• Depression 

• Stress Management

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Trauma

Languages

• English

• Serbian 

Education + Certifications

• MA: Clinical Psychology - Chung Ang University (2020)

• MA: Speech-Language Pathology- University of Belgrade (2017)

• BA: Speech-Language Pathology - University of Belgrade (2016)

• Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (Serbian)

Philosophy
In my therapeutic approach, I prioritize creating a nurturing and secure environment where individuals can feel both safe and heard. I firmly believe that establishing a sense of safety and mutual understanding is the foundation of personal growth and healing. By creating an environment that encourages openness and vulnerability, I aim to empower my clients to explore their thoughts and emotions, even when they may be distressing. Having witnessed too many people feeling abandoned by their loved ones or society, I wish to provide support to the clients on their own journey of self-discovery and well-being.

Professor Bessel A. van der Kolk said, "The greatest sources of our suffering are the lies we tell ourselves." Once we learn to be honest with ourselves and accept the broken parts, nothing else stands in our way. 

Favorite Quote

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” 

— Bessel A. van der Kolk 

Specialties

• Prematurity 

• Autism (ASD) 

• ADHD

• Learning disorders 

• Other Neurodevelopmental Disorders 

Languages

• English

• Korean

Education + Certifications

• BS Occupational Therapy 

• Registered Occupational Therapist 

Philosophy
Occupations are activities that bring meaning to the daily lives of individuals, families, and communities, and enable them to participate in society. All individuals have an innate need and right to engage in meaningful occupations throughout their lives. As an occupational therapist, I am committed to empowering individuals to live meaningful and fulfilling lives, regardless of the challenges they face. I believe that every person has the right to participate in daily activities that bring them joy, purpose, and independence. 

Favorite Quote

"Occupational therapy is more than helping someone regain skills—it’s about helping them rediscover their purpose and find meaning in their daily lives." 

-Virginia Stoffel