My expertise
I expertise in depression, burnout, perfectionism, multicultural and interpersonal issues, and complex developmental trauma (CPTSD). CPTSD means that you have experienced prolonged difficulties especially in your childhood or adolescence, for example emotionally neglectful parents or a cultural norm that didn’t accept or foster who you really were.
I integrate psychodynamics (depth work), gestalt (here and now), mindfulness, somatic experiencing (mind body connection), internal family system (parts work), existential, and client-centered theories of healing.
Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?
Mary Oliver, The Summer Day
Our journey
As a Licensed Therapist (LMFT 144461) I’ll help you reach the healing that you seek by nurturing your internal strengths—such as awareness, self compassion, confidence—and deepening insight about your unconscious thought and/or behavioral patterns. Instead of stigmatizing your unwanted patterns, we’ll hold space and curiosity for why they emerged and how we can redirect and compost the stuck energy toward a healthier path.
With the increased awareness and insight, you’ll access a full and whole spectrum of possibilities for the future. I’m here to guide you throughout this therapeutic journey, so that you become congruent and authentic to your best self. See some of my former clients’ therapy experience with me on Google Maps.
About me
I was born in the early 1980s and grew up in a small coastal town in South Korea. A fertile journey has since led me to become a therapist. I received my MA in counseling psychology at California Institute of Integral Studies, and previously studied art and design at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (BFA), and clothing and textiles at Seoul National University (BS).
Aside from a therapist, I’m Head of UX Leadership Academy at Google, an author of children’s books, and a certified trainer for yoga (RYT-500) and Search Inside Yourself—an emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and leadership program.
I restore my energy from spending time with friends and family, painting, reading, journaling, hosting dinners, swimming, playing instruments, and tending plants and flowers.
Book a call
If my practice sounds interesting to you, let’s connect over a brief complimentary call to see how I can help with your unique challenges. I’m available at therapywithjayeon@gmail.com.
My fee is $200 per 50 min. Reserved sliding scale spots may be available as low as $150 to make therapy more accessible for those who don’t have health insurance coverage for therapy.
