- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship communication
- Life purpose questions
About Kyong
Kyong Choi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Kyong aims to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed after changes at work, in relationships, or following loss.
She works in straightforward, practical sessions where people can talk through what feels most urgent. Kyong listens for patterns around abandonment, attachment, communication problems, guilt and shame, and workplace pressure. She also supports people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, mood concerns, and questions about life purpose.
Sessions emphasize clear, doable steps rather than theory. Kyong helps people notice how thoughts and reactions connect to daily choices. She offers chances to practice new ways of speaking and setting boundaries that can be tried between sessions.
When grief or past trauma is present, she balances attention to emotions with pacing that feels manageable. For relationship concerns, she focuses on communication skills and understanding attachment patterns that influence current conflicts. Kyong also addresses self-worth issues like self-love, forgiveness, and shame in concrete ways.
People who choose therapy with Kyong begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. She works in English and is based in California. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online work
Evidence-based techniques often used to address anxiety and trauma focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills. Cognitive approaches help people spot thought patterns that increase worry and then test more helpful alternatives in daily life. These methods are useful for panic attacks, social anxiety, and persistent worry.Skill-based strategies for relationships emphasize communication and boundary practice. Sessions can include role plays, scripted language to try, and stepwise experiments to improve interactions at home or work. For grief and trauma, paced exposure and processing help people face difficult material at a manageable rate while tracking emotional and behavioral responses.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their situation, goals, and what feels doable. That discussion guides whether more cognitive work, practical skill practice, or careful trauma processing is prioritized.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday break, avoid commuting, or choose a shorter check-in when life is busy. They also allow practicing new communication skills in real time between sessions. Ask about formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, guilt and shame, and workplace problems.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, evidence-informed techniques to identify patterns and small behavior changes. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns including mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. Her work includes supporting people through grief and panic attacks.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Does she offer sessions in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact pricing is provided during signup.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.