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Yaeeun Ji

Compassionate, culturally aware mental health support

LMHC New York

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English, Korean
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About Yaeeun

Yaeeun Ji is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, anger, mood concerns, and the emotional effects of trauma and loss.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of therapy styles to support clients through life transitions, relationship strains, self-esteem issues, and challenges such as obsessive thoughts, personality concerns, and multicultural or immigration-related stress. Yaeeun works in both English and Korean and accepts international clients.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's experience, positioning the client’s perspective and strengths at the center of care. Over three years as a practicing LMHC she has worked with people coping with substance-related concerns, bipolar and other mood disorders, grief, and patterns of attachment and commitment that interfere with daily life.

Yaeeun aims to create a calm, culturally aware space where clients can explore emotions, learn coping skills, and set practical goals. She combines structured techniques and reflective, client-centered listening to help people build resilience and make meaningful changes.

Prospective clients are invited to reach out when they are ready to begin planning a path toward improved coping and greater emotional balance.

How therapeutic methods and online sessions work together

Yaeeun uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this practical approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, and addictions to teach concrete coping skills. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic listening and reflective support so clients can explore their values and strengths at their own pace. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are included to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic work, and Yaeeun treats that as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and the particular difficulties someone brings to shape which methods are emphasized, and adjust the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online care is delivered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options allow for regular skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and continuity of care for people who travel or live outside the immediate area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Yaeeun commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, bipolar and other mood issues, trauma and grief, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and related areas such as OCD, personality concerns, and multicultural stress.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor care to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience practicing as a licensed mental health counselor in New York, working with people facing mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 012418 and practices from New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Yes, sessions are offered in English and Korean, and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; 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 short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Korean