Yoonkyung Chung
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English, Korean
About Yoonkyung
Yoonkyung Chung is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, depression, LGBT matters, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Background and approach
She brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice and emphasizes practical strategies that help clients make measurable progress toward their goals. Trained in multiple therapeutic approaches, Chung often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundation, and complements it with client-centered, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic, and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.
She aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and to collaborate closely with clients so therapy addresses the problems that matter most to them. Her work draws on two master’s degrees and varied clinical roles, giving her familiarity with culturally diverse communities and different family dynamics.
Born in South Korea, Chung is fluent in English and Korean, and she has several years of experience working with Hispanic communities, which has informed her cultural awareness. She approaches each case with respect and a goal-oriented mindset, inviting clients to work together toward positive and sustainable change.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. It tends to be structured and goal-focused, which can help clients develop practical tools for daily challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own experience and priorities, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s values guide the pace and focus of work. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational method designed to strengthen personal motivation and commitment to change, often used when addressing issues like addictions and ambivalence about behavior change.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process. The therapist works with clients to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques from different traditions to create a tailored plan. This collaborative exploration helps ensure the work feels relevant and practical for each person.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing support while accommodating different communication preferences and logistical needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English, Korean