Korean Therapists in Chicago, IL
I offer therapy in Korean as well.
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 in which we find ourselves more objectively. I create a compassionate and healing space where empathy guides our work toward understanding and growth.
I offer therapy in Korean as well.
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 in which we find ourselves more objectively. I create a compassionate and healing space where empathy guides our work toward understanding and growth.
Ji Min Kim
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60616 (Online Only)
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
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
As a second-generation Korean American, I recognize the growing need for culturally sensitive therapists in oppressed communities.
I work within BIPOC communities on navigating difficulties with ethnic and/or racial identity, past & present family dynamics, mood-related concerns, interpersonal relationships, neurodiversity, and overall emotional regulation. Through the years, I have seen how a safe therapeutic relationship creates space to explore one's self, family, and larger system in order to relearn ways of navigating life with culturally-informed self-determination. I use eclectic therapy to weave together different approaches that create a custom-tailored treatment plan according to each person's needs, backgrounds, strengths, goals, and more.
As a second-generation Korean American, I recognize the growing need for culturally sensitive therapists in oppressed communities.
I work within BIPOC communities on navigating difficulties with ethnic and/or racial identity, past & present family dynamics, mood-related concerns, interpersonal relationships, neurodiversity, and overall emotional regulation. Through the years, I have seen how a safe therapeutic relationship creates space to explore one's self, family, and larger system in order to relearn ways of navigating life with culturally-informed self-determination. I use eclectic therapy to weave together different approaches that create a custom-tailored treatment plan according to each person's needs, backgrounds, strengths, goals, and more.
Ruri (Nuri) Kim
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LSW, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60601 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Elizabeth Yoo-Lae Cho
Pre-Licensed Professional, MAATC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60602
Thank you for stopping by! I am a second-generation Korean American art therapist and counselor. My therapeutic approach invites clinical expertise with opportunities for self-expression, offering sessions that incorporate appropriate doses of humor and comfort alongside therapeutic work. I may be well-suited for anyone seeking a personalized therapy experience, clients interested in exploring intersectionalities such as racial and multicultural identity, and those who are interested in trying out talk therapy with art.
Thank you for stopping by! I am a second-generation Korean American art therapist and counselor. My therapeutic approach invites clinical expertise with opportunities for self-expression, offering sessions that incorporate appropriate doses of humor and comfort alongside therapeutic work. I may be well-suited for anyone seeking a personalized therapy experience, clients interested in exploring intersectionalities such as racial and multicultural identity, and those who are interested in trying out talk therapy with art.
Sungsim Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, MSW, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60611 (Online Only)
She has work experience with children, adolescents, and older adults in Korean and American communities.
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.
She has work experience with children, adolescents, and older adults in Korean and American communities.
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.
Additionally, I speak conversational Cantonese, basic Korean, and basic Japanese.
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, career/school stress, life transitions, self-harm, and relationship challenges. Perhaps you’ve become discouraged by your attempts to help yourself. That’s what I’m here for.
Additionally, I speak conversational Cantonese, basic Korean, and basic Japanese.
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, career/school stress, life transitions, 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 therapy both in English and Korean.
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.
I provide therapy both in English and Korean.
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.
Jean is a bilingual Korean American.
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 Maureen Taylor, LCPC.
Jean is a bilingual Korean American.
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 Maureen Taylor, LCPC.
Dr. Young Ok Kim
Psychologist, PsyD, MDiv
Verified Verified
Chicago, IL 60601
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Young Ok Kim enjoys helping those facing diverse challenges such as: anxiety and depression, trauma (including growing up in an abusive family), self-esteem, attachment issues, struggles with loss and grief, relationship and family conflict, and spiritual struggles related to mental health. Particularly, she has a special heart for 1.5 and 2nd generation Asians and their parents who face difficulties related to the unique generational differences stemming from language and cultural barriers. She provides therapy in both English and Korean and she is licensed in California and Illinois.
Dr. Young Ok Kim enjoys helping those facing diverse challenges such as: anxiety and depression, trauma (including growing up in an abusive family), self-esteem, attachment issues, struggles with loss and grief, relationship and family conflict, and spiritual struggles related to mental health. Particularly, she has a special heart for 1.5 and 2nd generation Asians and their parents who face difficulties related to the unique generational differences stemming from language and cultural barriers. She provides therapy in both English and Korean and she is licensed in California and Illinois.
I am driven by my own profound, transformative journey of rediscovering and rebuilding myself. I chose to become a therapist to support others in creating meaningful connections and finding healing through relationships. My personal experiences have shown me both the pain and empowerment that relationships can bring. I deeply understand what it feels like to be invisible, hopeless, and lacking self-worth. I also know how challenging it can be to seek therapeutic support when feeling vulnerable, yet I believe therapy offers a powerful space to affirm one’s values, explore unrecognized strengths, and embrace authenticity.
I am driven by my own profound, transformative journey of rediscovering and rebuilding myself. I chose to become a therapist to support others in creating meaningful connections and finding healing through relationships. My personal experiences have shown me both the pain and empowerment that relationships can bring. I deeply understand what it feels like to be invisible, hopeless, and lacking self-worth. I also know how challenging it can be to seek therapeutic support when feeling vulnerable, yet I believe therapy offers a powerful space to affirm one’s values, explore unrecognized strengths, and embrace authenticity.
With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to make positive change.
With a strong belief in human resilience, I work with individuals who feel stuck and limited by life's challenges. By developing a safe and trusting relationship with my clients, I empower them to find the strength within themselves to make positive change.
I value an authentic connection with each client I work with. I believe everyone is a master of their own lives and can make meaningful changes with the right resources. I strive to be that resource for each client I encounter, using a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach. Integrating psychodynamic and person-centered theories, I help clients make sense of their challenges and concerns, examine how each person and their history or environment impact one another, and strategize to work toward resolutions customized for each individual.
I value an authentic connection with each client I work with. I believe everyone is a master of their own lives and can make meaningful changes with the right resources. I strive to be that resource for each client I encounter, using a culturally sensitive and collaborative approach. Integrating psychodynamic and person-centered theories, I help clients make sense of their challenges and concerns, examine how each person and their history or environment impact one another, and strategize to work toward resolutions customized for each individual.
Lotus Root Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60607 (Online Only)
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.
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.
Insomnia? Sleep problems? CBT-I may be for you! Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia has helped many people like you overcome their sleep issues.
Insomnia? Sleep problems? CBT-I may be for you! Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia has helped many people like you overcome their sleep issues.
Everyone enters therapy with different goals. Whether a person is very clear on what they want to accomplish or still figuring things out, I encourage them to make choices at their own pace. I believe every person is the expert of their own experiences. I prioritize working with sick/mad/disabled, queer and trans people of color of all ages, but particularly late adolescents and emerging/young adults. I am affirming, sex and kink positive, and experienced in helping navigate poly & non-monogamous relationships. I also specialize in exploring and building skills/resources with neurodivergent individuals.
Everyone enters therapy with different goals. Whether a person is very clear on what they want to accomplish or still figuring things out, I encourage them to make choices at their own pace. I believe every person is the expert of their own experiences. I prioritize working with sick/mad/disabled, queer and trans people of color of all ages, but particularly late adolescents and emerging/young adults. I am affirming, sex and kink positive, and experienced in helping navigate poly & non-monogamous relationships. I also specialize in exploring and building skills/resources with neurodivergent individuals.
Navigating life’s challenges can be daunting, and we are not meant to do it alone. My practice is a judgment-free zone that meets you where you are and embraces your unique experiences. My work is grounded in a multicultural approach emphasizing the importance of understanding the intersectionality of who we are and how that shapes our experiences, beliefs, and values. Although I provide general therapy to individuals and couples, here are other areas I am very passionate about anxiety, depression, various trauma, separation, self-identity and purpose, body image, dating struggles, and emotional intimacy and vulnerability.
Navigating life’s challenges can be daunting, and we are not meant to do it alone. My practice is a judgment-free zone that meets you where you are and embraces your unique experiences. My work is grounded in a multicultural approach emphasizing the importance of understanding the intersectionality of who we are and how that shapes our experiences, beliefs, and values. Although I provide general therapy to individuals and couples, here are other areas I am very passionate about anxiety, depression, various trauma, separation, self-identity and purpose, body image, dating struggles, and emotional intimacy and vulnerability.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults with various psychological issues. My focus is on anxiety-related disorders including OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, PTSD, School Avoidance, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobia and Panic Disorder. My approach to psychotherapy is interpersonal and collaborative. I use research supported cognitive-behavioral interventions and strategies.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults with various psychological issues. My focus is on anxiety-related disorders including OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, PTSD, School Avoidance, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Phobia and Panic Disorder. My approach to psychotherapy is interpersonal and collaborative. I use research supported cognitive-behavioral interventions and strategies.
MTS Counseling Center
Psychologist, LCPC, LCP, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chicago, IL 60610
Looking for help? Everyone goes through times when they need support - some problems are too difficult to solve alone. The MTS Counseling Center offers high-quality and affordable mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in the Chicago area. We are located in the heart of downtown and offer free parking. We are able to treat a number of issues such as depression/anxiety, anger, grief, addiction, family and relational issues, self-esteem, and spiritual brokenness.
Looking for help? Everyone goes through times when they need support - some problems are too difficult to solve alone. The MTS Counseling Center offers high-quality and affordable mental health care to individuals, couples, and families in the Chicago area. We are located in the heart of downtown and offer free parking. We are able to treat a number of issues such as depression/anxiety, anger, grief, addiction, family and relational issues, self-esteem, and spiritual brokenness.
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.
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