- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
About Kyong
Kyong Choi is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Kyong writes that she works to make it easier for people to begin therapy and to take that first step.
She focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations about what is happening now. Sessions center on naming difficult feelings and noticing patterns in relationships and behavior. This can include addressing panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, or problems at work that increase stress.
Kyong also addresses attachment and abandonment worries, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. She helps people talk through grief, forgive where possible, and examine questions about life purpose and self-love. Her work often looks at how past hurts affect present relationships and mood.
Over her career she has supported people through post-traumatic stress and other mood disorders. Kyong aims to create a setting where clients can speak honestly and plan small, manageable steps forward. She encourages practical skill-building alongside reflection on past experiences.
People who reach out are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. That initial step is framed as a practical way to find a good time to begin meeting and to outline the concerns to address.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques help people manage anxiety and relationship patterns by focusing on present thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. One common approach emphasizes practical skills and coping strategies to reduce intense anxiety symptoms and manage panic attacks. Another approach looks at attachment patterns and relationship habits, helping people understand how past experiences influence current interactions and communication problems.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as sessions progress so the plan can be adjusted based on what helps in real life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since the original biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about what format and timing would work best for everyday life and for addressing social anxiety or workplace stress.
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 works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focus areas include social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, attachment issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic approach or style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical conversations. Sessions emphasize naming feelings, spotting patterns, and building manageable skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) practicing in California.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.