Korean Therapists in La Salle County, IL

김숙희 상담가 (Sukhee Kim, LCSW, CADC) 는 미국 오하이오 주립 대학에서 사회복지 석사 학위를 취득하고 10년 이상의 경력을 쌓은 일리노이주 공인 임상 사회 복지사(LCSW) 동시에 알코올 및 약물 상담사(CADC)입니다. 그녀는 다양한 삶의 도전에서 성장할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 예) 일상 스트레스, 이민 생활의 어려움, 주요 삶의 전환, 불안, 우울증, 관계 문제, 슬픔과 상실, 여성 문제, 중독 및 기타 일반적인 적응 문제. 모든 상담은 비밀보장을 기본 원칙으로 합니다. 그러니 주저마시고 편견을 갖지 마세요.

I have a passion for guiding people through various stages of life from the teenage years to the golden years. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their way of living when emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational problems are too much to handle on their own. You do not have to work through these things on your own!

Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-criticism, leading to persistent feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness? Do your emotions sometimes overwhelm you, resulting in reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation? Navigating relationships can become even more challenging when affected by family dynamics. Maybe you have been having concerns with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief/ loss, life transitions, career/school stress, self-harm, and relationship challenges. Perhaps you’ve become discouraged by your attempts to help yourself. That’s what I’m here for.

I provide a warm and nonjudgmental atmosphere so you will have a safe place to let your guard down and explore. You will be heard. You may be experiencing a "lost at sea" moment - which can be expressed in many shades of sadness,worries, or even anger. These moments can be circumstantial, or perhaps, you just can't seem to stop yourself from revisiting old challenges. We will identify that very pattern you get stuck and get to the core of the issues so you can start to heal and reach your optimal emotional well being.

Sungsim believes that all human beings are born with spirituality that can be expressed in religious or non-religious ways. Discovering, recovering, and nurturing spiritual capacity related to finding meaning, purpose, connection, and well-being is a primary goal with her clients. She is committed to spiritually sensitive practice and education for developing human potential and social justice.

My understanding of clients comes from my diverse interests and experience. I initially studied human memory and language processing, and received the Ph.D. in cognitive psychology at the University of Chicago. After gaining diverse experience as a researcher, faculty, consultant, and a full-time mother raising two children in different countries, I decided to work with clients and became a clinical psychologist. I believe therapy is a process of growth in which a client and a therapist collaborate with each other. I strive to provide safe and caring environment where clients can explore their potential to grow.

Jean strives to provide holistic care with multicultural sensitivity to help clients cope with various personal and relational challenges. Her areas of specialty are anxiety, depression, anger management, self-harm, self-esteem, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Jean is working under the supervision of Kary Pekarek, LCSW.

I am passionate about supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults who are experiencing life transitions, mood dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, and depression. I offer bilingual counseling in English and Korean. 한국어 상담 가능합니다.

Welcome! As a mental health counselor, I wholeheartedly believe in the inherent power of every individual, including yourself, to embark on a transformative journey toward well-being and personal growth. I have been offering mental health support since earning my Master of Arts in Art Therapy & Counseling from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2017. As a Christian, I also offer faith-based assistance to those seeking it. I provide treatment in English and Korean

Every individual carries their own inner wounds that need to be dealt with. When we are empathetically understood and listened to, we discover our hidden strengths as resources and are empowered to understand better and relate to ourselves and those around us. When we see our rigid patterns from multiple angles, we have a greater capacity to understand situations we find ourselves in more objective ways. I create a compassionate and healing space where empathy guides our work toward understanding and growth. I have been working with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues.

Hwaiting (화이팅), which is a Korean phrase that is phonetically alike to the English word “fighting” best translates as, keep going or keep fighting on. This concept exists within all of us. We experience the glimmers of hwaiting when trying to reach our goals to the hardship moments when we need empowerment, support, drive, and motivation. In our therapeutic space, I hope to evoke this sense of hwaiting as an underlying motto in our work, as we navigate your therapeutic journey in healing, understanding, and exploration.

Dr. Oksoon Cho is the founder of the Chicago Mental Health Institute (CMHI) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a counselor educator, and clinical supervisor. Her approach is integrative with Multicultural Counseling, Client-Centered, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused, EMDR, Strength-Based, and play therapy. CMHI provides in-person sessions and telemental health services for culturally diverse clients in English and Korean. To meet our professional team, visit www.KOREANcounseling.com and www.CHICAGOmhi.com.

Are you struggling with depression, fear, loneliness, or a sense of being trapped in life? Are you living with painful memories and emotions which cause you to feel insecure? Or, like me, are you a native of a different country and facing cross-cultural realities that only immigrants understand? If you are hoping to transform your hardships into empowerment, I will be able to create the space and provide the expertise into helping you find internal strength to re-write your life story.

My clinical approach is authentic and integrative, resulting in a collaborative treatment plan based on client’s culture and values, the best available clinical research, and clinical expertise for my clients to thrive in their lives. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and group settings. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, ADHD, OCD, Executive Functioning (EF) skills, complex trauma/PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, racial/cultural identities, academic performance, family conflicts, relationship issues, grief, life transitions, stress and other life concerns. I also speak Korean.

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.

As a queer, Asian-American who was raised in a religious immigrant home, I empathize with the struggles of reconciling cultural conflicts and diverging identities. My therapeutic space offers safety and support for exploring your inner self, thoughts, feelings, and relationships. I'll guide you to a deeper self-awareness, helping you understand how your identities and values shape your realities. My role is to create a secure environment for you to navigate your discomforts, challenge negative thoughts, and reshape old narratives. I want you to walk away feeling empowered to overcome life's challenges with strength and resilience.

Starting therapy can be difficult at any age, but with the right therapist, this daunting task can turn into a fulfilling personal journey. I consider myself an eclectic therapist and tailor therapy sessions and goals to each unique individual's needs. If you are ready to put in the effort and commitment to therapy then I will be there to guide and support you in your efforts to work through life's challenges, and in achieving your own personal life goals.

As a psychotherapist (LCSW, CADC), I feel privileged to hear and support your stories, whether they encompass sorrow, joy, or the full spectrum of human experience. My mission is to meet you where you are and create a space where you feel genuinely safe and understood. Together, we can address challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, and life transitions, working towards meaningful change and a life that truly reflects your core values.

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, couples and families 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, complex trauma, relationship issues, perinatal issues, ADHD, adoption, OCD, stress, cultural identity, cultural/intergenerational conflicts, family conflicts, grief, and other issues.