Korean-Speaking Therapists in Chicago, IL
As a queer, second-generation Korean American raised in a religious immigrant home, I am no stranger to the challenges that come from navigating cultural confusion, emotional repression, and polarizing identities.
I am a process-oriented therapist, specializing in anxiety & depression; perfectionism & shame; religious trauma; and identity development. By processing emotions, exploring relationships and past experiences, and establishing meaning making, I help clients deepen insight, identify thought/behavioral patterns, and improve their relationship with the self.
As a queer, second-generation Korean American raised in a religious immigrant home, I am no stranger to the challenges that come from navigating cultural confusion, emotional repression, and polarizing identities.
I am a process-oriented therapist, specializing in anxiety & depression; perfectionism & shame; religious trauma; and identity development. By processing emotions, exploring relationships and past experiences, and establishing meaning making, I help clients deepen insight, identify thought/behavioral patterns, and improve their relationship with the self.
Tossing and turning in Illinois at 3 a.m.?
Chronic insomnia hitting hard—leaving you drained, brain-fogged, cranky, and barely functioning through work, family, or daily life?
You’re craving natural, pill-free rest: waking up refreshed, focused, and genuinely ready to crush the day.
You deserve lasting freedom from a racing mind, endless exhaustion, and those brutal sleep cycles—because solid sleep changes everything.
Tossing and turning in Illinois at 3 a.m.?
Chronic insomnia hitting hard—leaving you drained, brain-fogged, cranky, and barely functioning through work, family, or daily life?
You’re craving natural, pill-free rest: waking up refreshed, focused, and genuinely ready to crush the day.
You deserve lasting freedom from a racing mind, endless exhaustion, and those brutal sleep cycles—because solid sleep changes everything.
We're a trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive mental health counseling group for multicultural, Asian, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities. We're passionate about working with individuals and couples from different cultural backgrounds, exploring how complex identities and unique personal experiences have shaped us into who we are. We specialize in healing from anxiety, depression, complex trauma, religious trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, perinatal issues, ADHD, adoption, OCD, stress, cultural identity, cultural/intergenerational conflicts, family conflicts, grief, and other issues.
We're a trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive mental health counseling group for multicultural, Asian, BIPOC, immigrants, LGBTQIA+, and other marginalized communities. We're passionate about working with individuals and couples from different cultural backgrounds, exploring how complex identities and unique personal experiences have shaped us into who we are. We specialize in healing from anxiety, depression, complex trauma, religious trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, perinatal issues, ADHD, adoption, OCD, stress, cultural identity, cultural/intergenerational conflicts, family conflicts, grief, and other issues.
As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples move through the stuck places — whether it’s the quiet burnout of high-functioning anxiety, the overwhelm of living with ADHD, the weight of depression, or the stress of trying to do everything “right” and still feeling like it’s not enough. I work especially well with individuals who are accustomed to performing at a high level — academically or professionally — often driven by a perfectionist. With couples, I focus on navigating high-conflict dynamics, breakdowns in communication, unequal division of labor, and intimacy challenges.
As a therapist, I specialize in helping individuals and couples move through the stuck places — whether it’s the quiet burnout of high-functioning anxiety, the overwhelm of living with ADHD, the weight of depression, or the stress of trying to do everything “right” and still feeling like it’s not enough. I work especially well with individuals who are accustomed to performing at a high level — academically or professionally — often driven by a perfectionist. With couples, I focus on navigating high-conflict dynamics, breakdowns in communication, unequal division of labor, and intimacy challenges.
As the child of Taiwanese and Korean immigrants, I’m conversational in Mandarin and Korean.
Since you can remember, you’ve been the one holding it all together: the responsible one, the high achiever, the bridge between worlds. You’ve learned to navigate spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. Somewhere along the way, you lost track of what you actually want. Having navigated high-intensity academic and corporate environments before becoming a therapist, I know the cost of sticking to a path while quietly being pulled elsewhere. Therapy with me offers a pause: a space to step back from the noise and listen to the voice underneath. Together, we’ll make room for a version of yourself that feels more whole.
As the child of Taiwanese and Korean immigrants, I’m conversational in Mandarin and Korean.
Since you can remember, you’ve been the one holding it all together: the responsible one, the high achiever, the bridge between worlds. You’ve learned to navigate spaces that weren’t built with you in mind. Somewhere along the way, you lost track of what you actually want. Having navigated high-intensity academic and corporate environments before becoming a therapist, I know the cost of sticking to a path while quietly being pulled elsewhere. Therapy with me offers a pause: a space to step back from the noise and listen to the voice underneath. Together, we’ll make room for a version of yourself that feels more whole.
Psychological Evaluations for Immigration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Chicago, IL 60610
Are you looking for a high-quality psychological evaluation for your immigration case? Immigration psychological evaluations are the sole focus of our work, including VAWA, hardship waivers, U visas, T visas, asylum, and cancellation of removal. Over the past 10 years, our licensed evaluating therapist has independently completed 400+ immigration evaluations and supervised hundreds more, with involvement in nearly 1,000 immigration-related cases overall. Our work is informed by extensive experience, ongoing collaboration with immigration attorneys, and close attention to current USCIS standards and adjudicatory expectations.
Are you looking for a high-quality psychological evaluation for your immigration case? Immigration psychological evaluations are the sole focus of our work, including VAWA, hardship waivers, U visas, T visas, asylum, and cancellation of removal. Over the past 10 years, our licensed evaluating therapist has independently completed 400+ immigration evaluations and supervised hundreds more, with involvement in nearly 1,000 immigration-related cases overall. Our work is informed by extensive experience, ongoing collaboration with immigration attorneys, and close attention to current USCIS standards and adjudicatory expectations.
Struggling to stay positive or feeling especially anxious and irritable can have a profound impact on the quality of your life. Together we explore and practice constructive ways of coping with challenging emotions. My goal is to create a safe space that allows clients to identify with themselves and reach potential through modifying thoughts and behaviors. Also, I have a heart in multicultural work, which includes helping people adjusting to generational differences.
Struggling to stay positive or feeling especially anxious and irritable can have a profound impact on the quality of your life. Together we explore and practice constructive ways of coping with challenging emotions. My goal is to create a safe space that allows clients to identify with themselves and reach potential through modifying thoughts and behaviors. Also, I have a heart in multicultural work, which includes helping people adjusting to generational differences.
I passionately and compassionately care for the emotional well-being and behavioral health of my individual, couple, family and group clients for over 20 years. I draw upon unique combinations of clinical principals and innovative methods to best support all people within our vastly diverse community. I draw upon my deep understanding of culture, age, gender, race, class, family structure, and the type of or the lack of a support system can have on most all situations. I always provide a totally non-judgmental, safe, and confidential space to help my clients deal with their problems, issues or crisis.
I passionately and compassionately care for the emotional well-being and behavioral health of my individual, couple, family and group clients for over 20 years. I draw upon unique combinations of clinical principals and innovative methods to best support all people within our vastly diverse community. I draw upon my deep understanding of culture, age, gender, race, class, family structure, and the type of or the lack of a support system can have on most all situations. I always provide a totally non-judgmental, safe, and confidential space to help my clients deal with their problems, issues or crisis.
My working model is positioned from a trauma informed, holistic, strength-based approach to understanding how we are able to cope with life and grow to be resilient. I base my clinical interventions in art therapy principles and both traditional / non-traditional approaches to understand clients' inner world and foster self-expression and trauma processing.
My working model is positioned from a trauma informed, holistic, strength-based approach to understanding how we are able to cope with life and grow to be resilient. I base my clinical interventions in art therapy principles and both traditional / non-traditional approaches to understand clients' inner world and foster self-expression and trauma processing.
Let's unlock your inner strength and embracing your true self. If you're seeking more than just problem-solving, our work together will help you reclaim your narrative, find your voice, and live authentically. We’ll dismantle self-doubt with curiosity, love, and compassion. We’ll explore how societal systems, social norms, and trauma have shaped your beliefs about yourself, empowering you to rewrite your story and step into your full potential. We offer a range of services, including trauma informed talk therapy, art therapy, somatic healing, breathwork, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, all tailored to your unique needs.
Let's unlock your inner strength and embracing your true self. If you're seeking more than just problem-solving, our work together will help you reclaim your narrative, find your voice, and live authentically. We’ll dismantle self-doubt with curiosity, love, and compassion. We’ll explore how societal systems, social norms, and trauma have shaped your beliefs about yourself, empowering you to rewrite your story and step into your full potential. We offer a range of services, including trauma informed talk therapy, art therapy, somatic healing, breathwork, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, all tailored to your unique needs.
We can thrive in life and improve our mental health. Find the latest research and highly individualized treatment plans. This will set an eclectic approach from CBT to neurocounseling, so you can experience lasting wellness quickly.
We can thrive in life and improve our mental health. Find the latest research and highly individualized treatment plans. This will set an eclectic approach from CBT to neurocounseling, so you can experience lasting wellness quickly.
I also speak Korean.
I have provided a range of evidence-based treatments including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused CBT, Parent Management Training, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program. Been an immigrant myself, I integrate a culturally responsive approach into an evidence-based framework.
I also speak Korean.
I have provided a range of evidence-based treatments including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused CBT, Parent Management Training, and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program. Been an immigrant myself, I integrate a culturally responsive approach into an evidence-based framework.
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
Innovative Counseling Partners, PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LPC, LSW, LCPC, LCSW, MA
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60616
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
Do you feel anxious, burdened by shame, or stuck in painful relationship patterns despite your insight? I work with adults especially first- and second-generation immigrants navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and intergenerational trauma. Many clients carry guilt, anger, or internal conflict shaped by cultural and family legacies. Using an IFS approach, I help you compassionately understand and unburden parts carrying these wounds so you can experience greater clarity, emotional freedom, and grounded Self-leadership in your life and relationships.
Please read more about my therapeutic approach on my website.
Do you feel anxious, burdened by shame, or stuck in painful relationship patterns despite your insight? I work with adults especially first- and second-generation immigrants navigating cultural identity, family expectations, and intergenerational trauma. Many clients carry guilt, anger, or internal conflict shaped by cultural and family legacies. Using an IFS approach, I help you compassionately understand and unburden parts carrying these wounds so you can experience greater clarity, emotional freedom, and grounded Self-leadership in your life and relationships.
Please read more about my therapeutic approach on my website.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
Our life's work is helping clients achieve a better sense of self and happiness...more recently we've recognized that without good mental health providers, finding this balance in life can be more difficult and stressful. As a result, we tend toward an Integrative approach and help our clients transform into the people they want to be. We see each client as an individual with many parts to their identity. Utilizing a holistic and systemic approach we help clients reintegrate the parts of themselves to function better as individuals and within their systems. Our focus tends toward a systems based approach using behavior methods.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works from a client centered lens with diverse populations experiencing challenges. I work with adults, couples, adolescents, and is particularly passionate about helping immigrant families work through familial conflicts. I am skilled in working with clients who experience anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their feelings, develop coping skills, and work towards their goals.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works from a client centered lens with diverse populations experiencing challenges. I work with adults, couples, adolescents, and is particularly passionate about helping immigrant families work through familial conflicts. I am skilled in working with clients who experience anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their feelings, develop coping skills, and work towards their goals.
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
At Innovative Counseling Partners, we are passionate about helping individuals and families achieve greater emotional balance, personal growth, and lasting change. Our life's work is guiding clients toward a better sense of self, happiness, and resilience, especially during times of stress or transition. Our therapy style is supportive, direct, and empowering. Clients often say they feel seen, heard, and gently nudged toward growth. We work collaboratively with clients of all ages from children and teens to adults and families and tailor our methods to each person's unique needs and goals. We accept most private insurance!
I am a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, offering virtual therapy across the U.S., with a practice grounded in diversity, inclusivity, and expertise in existential and spiritual concerns.
Healing isn’t about just coping. It's about rediscovering yourself. During life’s pain, we long for more than survival. We crave connection and a safe space to make sense of it all. I believe healing happens through authentic, collaborative relationships—the kind where you’re seen, understood, and invited to explore both joy and pain. It would be a privilege to discover a way forward that makes room for both hope and love.
I am a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey, offering virtual therapy across the U.S., with a practice grounded in diversity, inclusivity, and expertise in existential and spiritual concerns.
Healing isn’t about just coping. It's about rediscovering yourself. During life’s pain, we long for more than survival. We crave connection and a safe space to make sense of it all. I believe healing happens through authentic, collaborative relationships—the kind where you’re seen, understood, and invited to explore both joy and pain. It would be a privilege to discover a way forward that makes room for both hope and love.
