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Yoonkyung Chung, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Speaks English and Korean
About Yoonkyung
Yoonkyung Chung is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a main approach and draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused techniques when helpful. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding. The style is practical and goal-oriented with clear steps to try between meetings.
Chung is a first-generation immigrant from South Korea and speaks English and Korean. She has worked with Hispanic communities and describes that this experience has informed her cultural awareness. Her background includes two master’s degrees and extended clinical work that contribute to her approach to family dynamics and conflict.
In sessions she treats each person’s concerns seriously and works collaboratively to set achievable goals. Expect focused conversation about specific thoughts, behaviors, and patterns, and a plan for what to practice outside sessions. Progress is reviewed regularly so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How her approaches translate to online care
Yoonkyung Chung commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, using short exercises and homework to change patterns that keep problems going. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and reflecting so people can notice their own goals and resources.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people weigh pros and cons and to build motivation for change when needed. That approach is conversational and practical, useful for addressing addictions, behavior change, or when someone feels stuck about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review concerns, goals, and preferences with each person and choose which methods to try first. The plan can be adjusted as progress is reviewed, and the therapist and client decide together what to focus on next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with her about what schedule and session length would fit into everyday life and responsibilities.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test new ways of responding. Sessions involve practical exercises and steps to practice between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of experience and holds two master’s degrees, which inform her clinical perspective on family dynamics and conflict.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and the cost varies depending on location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling an initial session.
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