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Dawoon Ko

A practical, collaborative approach to emotional health

LMHC New York

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Korean
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About Dawoon

Dawoon Ko is a licensed mental health counselor who practices in New York and brings four years of professional experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on common and complex concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, trauma and grief, addiction, mood disorders, and identity-related issues including gender dysphoria and LGBT concerns. Her practice also addresses attention differences, caregiver stress, multicultural and immigration-related matters, and a range of behavioral and emotional problems.

Her approach centers on building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly. She draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered techniques, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Dawoon works in both English and Korean and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules. She acknowledges that starting therapy requires courage and aims to guide clients through practical steps toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day coping.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing anxiety, mood challenges, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, accepting stance where the therapist supports the client’s own goals and pace, helping with relationship, identity, and self-esteem concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative technique that strengthens motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and supporting personal commitment, which can be useful for addictions, health behavior shifts, and readiness-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; the therapist will work together with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps shape a tailored plan that can evolve as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access care from home or work. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver structured interventions, conversational support, and short-check in messaging in ways that suit different rhythms and schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
Dawoon works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and other mood disorders, and ADHD-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment and blends client-centered care with approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to help clients explore thoughts and shift unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician practicing in New York.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in New York with NY LMHC 012609; her practice is based in New York.
Can I work with her if I speak another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean; she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaImmigration issuesImpulsivityMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Korean