Therapy for Anxiety & Depression — in English or Korean
불안 및 우울증 심리상담
For Asian Americans navigating family expectations, identity, and the pressures of living between cultures.
Telehealth therapy across Virginia.
When Anxiety Keeps You on Alert—and Depression Pulls You Down
불안으로 초조하고, 우울로 무기력해질 때
Anxiety keeps you looking ahead.
불안은 늘 앞서 걱정하게 만듭니다.
Your mind is constantly scanning for what could go wrong.
You overthink. Anticipate. Prepare. Try to get things right.
Anxiety is your body’s alarm system, designed to protect you. But when that alarm becomes too sensitive, you can start feeling unsafe even when you’re not actually in danger.
Depression leaves you drained.
우울은 사람을 완전히 고갈시킵니다.
After living with stress or emotional pressure for long enough, you may feel depleted.
Motivation fades. You withdraw. Things feel heavier. You may feel numb, disconnected, or simply tired of trying.
Always on. Then completely drained.
늘 신경이 곤두서 있다가, 끝내 무기력해지기를 반복하게 되시나요?
Anxiety and depression can become a cycle—and family expectations, cultural pressures, relationships, and major life transitions can add another layer.
Therapy can help you understand the cycle and begin changing the patterns that keep it going.
심리치료는 이 악순환을 이해하고, 나를 얽매는 패턴을 바꾸어 나갈 수 있도록 도와줍니다.
Understand the Pattern. Change What Keeps You Stuck.
패턴을 이해하면, 나를 얽매던 것들을 바꿀 수 있습니다.
I use a psychodynamic approach to look beneath the symptoms and understand the patterns behind them.
Together, we’ll explore the why:
- Where did these patterns come from?
- What experiences shaped the way you respond today?
- What happens when old patterns meet your life now?
But insight is only part of therapy.
You’ll also work on the how:
- How to recognize and regulate difficult emotions
- How to respond to stress differently
- How to communicate and navigate relationships
- How to move forward without being controlled by old patterns
The goal isn’t simply to understand yourself. It’s to use that understanding to live differently.
What We’ll Work on Together
상담에서 함께 나누는 것들
Therapy is collaborative and tailored to you.
We may begin with what’s happening right now—your anxiety, depression, relationships, work, family, or a transition you’re struggling with.
As we build a deeper understanding of your experiences, we’ll start connecting the present to the patterns that have developed over time.
From there, we’ll work toward practical changes that help you feel more grounded, capable, and connected to yourself.
You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what’s wrong. We can figure that out together.
Therapy in the Language That Feels Most Natural
가장 편안한 언어로 받는 심리치료
Some experiences are easier to express in English.
Others come more naturally in Korean.
And sometimes you move between both.
I offer therapy in both English and Korean, so you can use the language that best fits what you’re trying to express.
When Your Identity Lives Between Two Worlds
두 언어와 문화 사이에 살아갈 때
Being Asian American can mean navigating different expectations, values, and ways of relating—sometimes without feeling fully at home in either.
You may love your family while struggling with their expectations. You may value achievement and responsibility while wondering what you actually want. You may find yourself constantly balancing who you are with who you’re expected to be.
Therapy can give you space to explore those influences and decide what you want to carry forward—without having to choose between cultures.
A Therapist Who Understands the Cultural Context
문화적 배경을 깊이 이해하는 심리상담사
I understand what it can mean to move between cultures, expectations, and identities.
I’m a psychodynamic therapist specializing in anxiety, depression, and the patterns that can keep us feeling stuck.
- Master’s in Art Therapy — The George Washington University
- Clinical experience with children, adolescents, and adults
- Experience in private practice, inpatient care, and intensive outpatient treatment
- Therapy offered in English and Korean
- Online sessions across Virginia
I combine deeper exploration with practical tools, so you can understand yourself and know what to do with what you discover.
Start With a Conversation
부담 없는 첫 상담 신청하기
If anxiety or depression has started to interfere with your relationships, work, sense of self, or everyday life, therapy can be a place to slow down, understand what’s happening, and begin making meaningful changes.
English & Korean | Online Sessions Available | Virginia
