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Dawoon Ko, LMHC
New York
LMHC - Stress and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focus
- Client-centered
- Motivational interviewing
About Dawoon
Dawoon Ko is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with four years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and parenting issues. Sessions are conducted in English and Korean.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She helps people notice thoughts and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Sessions include talking through current problems and trying small behavior changes to test what helps.
Dawoon uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior in everyday life. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and Motivational Interviewing to support people who are weighing change. Narrative Therapy is used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and how those stories affect feelings and actions.
She has worked with concerns that include depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar and mood disorders. Additional areas of focus include autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, dissociation, immigration issues, gender dysphoria, and non-monogamous relationships.
Dawoon aims for clear, practical steps each session. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and suggests short experiments clients can try between sessions. This helps people see what shifts make daily life a bit easier.
To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the provided online options.
How CBT and related approaches work in remote sessions
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In practice this means identifying specific thoughts that raise anxiety or low mood, testing whether they are accurate, and trying small behavior changes to see what helps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and can notice their own priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is weighing change by clarifying reasons for and against it and building confidence to try new steps.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean leaning on CBT for symptom-focused work, using motivational techniques when someone is unsure, or spending time on personal narratives to reframe difficult stories.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people meet without traveling. The therapist will discuss which session rhythm and format best fit a client's practical needs when arranging the first appointments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, and related areas listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and problem-focused. She helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has four years of professional experience as a mental health clinician working with the listed concerns and approaches.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices there.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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