Munsu Kwon
Experienced clinician blending practical therapies
MD, LCPC Maryland
- Experience
- 24 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Korean
About Munsu
Munsu Kwon brings 24 years of clinical experience to his therapy work, focusing on supporting people facing mood disorders, trauma, grief, and a range of anxiety-related concerns.
Background and approach
He is identified by his MD and LCPC credentials and practices in Maryland, offering therapeutic guidance informed by long-term work with clients experiencing severe mental illness as well as mood-related conditions and paranoia. He also addresses stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Kwon integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy to tailor treatment to each person's needs. He works with families when relevant and can outline higher levels of care if those appear to be needed, explaining additional services that may be appropriate.
Sessions are offered in English and Korean and are available through multiple online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.
Practical therapeutic approaches for online care
CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through structured techniques, making it useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and many stress-related difficulties. ACT helps people clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult internal experiences, which can be helpful for chronic anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore concerns at their own pace and build self-understanding and confidence.Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and will adapt methods over time rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions so they feel relevant and manageable.
Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances and allow clients to choose how they engage while working on practical skills, processing difficult experiences, and tracking progress over time.
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Experience
24+ years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English, Korean