Mi Jung You, LMHC
New York LMHC for stress and relationships
- Korean speaking therapist
- Works with adults and children
- Accepts international clients
About Mi Jung You
Mi Jung You is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York with 10 years of clinical experience supporting adults and children through a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She practices as an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and blends evidence-based modalities to meet each client's unique needs.
Her work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem challenges, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Mi Jung also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating-related concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and intimacy struggles, dissociation, domestic violence, and family-of-origin patterns.
She uses an integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, psychodynamic techniques, motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. This flexible combination allows her to tailor treatment to practical skills building, emotional processing, and relational patterns depending on the client. Mi Jung aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps clients clarify goals, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes at their own pace.
Her work addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addictions, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger and self-esteem challenges, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Mi Jung also focuses on attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating-related concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and intimacy struggles, dissociation, domestic violence, and family-of-origin patterns.
She uses an integrative approach that draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, psychodynamic techniques, motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. This flexible combination allows her to tailor treatment to practical skills building, emotional processing, and relational patterns depending on the client. Mi Jung aims to create a collaborative therapeutic relationship that helps clients clarify goals, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes at their own pace.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mi Jung You have?
Mi Jung You has 10 years of professional experience working with adults and children on a broad range of mental health concerns.
Is Mi Jung You a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mi Jung You holds an LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details - NY LMHC 004834.
In which languages does Mi Jung You provide therapy?
Mi Jung You provides therapy in Korean.
Where is Mi Jung You located?
Mi Jung You is located in New York.
How can I work with Mi Jung You as my therapist?
You can work with Mi Jung You through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mi Jung You work with international clients?
Yes, Mi Jung You works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mi Jung You cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Care and Therapeutic Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning practical ways to accept difficult feelings. It is often helpful for persistent worry, life transitions, and patterns that get in the way of meaningful goals.
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational experiences shape current relationships and emotional responses. This approach is useful for intimacy-related concerns, attachment issues, abandonment fears, and patterns that repeat across relationships.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the client leads the pace and focus of change. It supports self-exploration, improved self-esteem, and emotional processing across a wide range of concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mi Jung works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to engage from different locations, and to continue care through life changes while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor support to individual circumstances.