Yaeeun Ji , LMHC

Yaeeun Ji is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with three years of clinical experience working with people facing complex emotional and behavioral challenges. She holds a master’s degree in Psychological Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University and has provided care for clients with PTSD, psychosis, and severe mood disorders. Her background includes helping individuals manage addictions, anger, and major life transitions, drawing on evidence-based approaches to support meaningful change.

As a bilingual clinician fluent in English and Korean, she offers counseling attuned to the cultural experiences of first- and second-generation Korean immigrants, and she adapts her work to reflect Korean emotional styles and values when helpful. Yaeeun emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based stance - she views each person as the expert on their own story and seeks to build on existing resources to address current struggles.

Her practice welcomes people confronting anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma and abuse, and a range of mood and personality concerns. Guided by respect and empathy, she supports clients who are taking the courageous step toward greater wellbeing and helps them develop practical skills and new perspectives to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and builds a supportive relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities. This approach helps with life transitions, relationship concerns, and finding clarity during difficult moments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a structured method that helps people identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, addictive behaviors, and obsessive patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and reduce reactive patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Yaeeun Ji collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques from these modalities to create a tailored plan. The work is a collaborative exploration rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or those living across different regions. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and the therapist also offers live chat and text-based messaging options to suit different comfort levels and practical needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.