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Isaac Choi

Practical, collaborative counseling for life transitions

LPC Virginia

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Isaac

Isaac Choi is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia who emphasizes practical, evidence-informed strategies to address common life challenges. Drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness-informed approaches, he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and develop clearer plans for change.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative process and supports clients in identifying small, actionable steps toward their goals. With six years of clinical experience, Isaac has worked with concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and fatherhood issues, and anger.

He also addresses specific challenges like panic attacks, communication problems, commitment issues, and financial stress. Clients can expect a nonjudgmental space intended to encourage honest conversation and practical skill building.

Isaac integrates solution-focused techniques and elements of DBT when emotion regulation or interpersonal effectiveness skills are needed, and he uses mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness. His approach prioritizes the client’s priorities and preferences while offering concrete tools for coping and growth.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Isaac commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods when working with online clients. CBT focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so that clients feel understood while they explore goals and values.

He also integrates DBT-informed skills when emotional regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities, offering practical tools to manage intense emotions. Choosing the right approach is a shared process: he works together with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and comfort level and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats make it easier to access consistent care while using therapeutic tools and homework between sessions, and they allow the therapist and client to collaborate on goals in ways that fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Isaac works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, grief, trauma and a variety of life transition challenges. He also focuses on topics like parenting, anger, panic symptoms, and career or financial stress.
What is his therapeutic style and orientation?
He uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered principles, DBT skills, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
Where is Isaac licensed and what are his credentials?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia with licence number VA LPC 0701013893.
Does he conduct sessions in other languages or work with international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English