- ACT and CBT
- Client-centered work
- DBT skills
About Munsu
Munsu Kwon is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) licensed in Maryland with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. He works with people who find social situations, being watched, speaking up, or meeting new people hard and addresses related concerns such as phobias and post-traumatic stress.
Kwon uses straightforward talk therapy and evidence-informed methods to help people manage symptoms and practical problems. Sessions commonly involve setting clear goals, identifying patterns of thought and behavior, and practicing skills to respond differently to stressful situations. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult feelings while acting on their values.
He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s own experience and pacing. For people who struggle with intense emotions or impulsive reactions, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are brought in to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Existential approaches are used when people want to examine meaning, identity, or life choices.
Kwon trained at Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Counseling and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University. His long experience includes work with severe mental illness, mood-related disorders, paranoia, and delusion, and he integrates that background into treatment planning when needed.
Sessions are offered in English and Korean. He asks prospective clients to use the site matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment and to learn more about session arrangements and fees.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without needing to change them immediately, then choosing actions that reflect what matters to the person; it can help with anxiety, avoidance, and low motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses structured exercises to test and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, which often helps with social anxiety and mood symptoms. Client-centered work prioritizes listening to the person’s experience and following their pace, creating room to name problems and decide next steps together.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kwon collaborates with each person to try methods that fit their situation, goals, and preferences, and adjusts as needed based on what helps in practice. He brings together techniques from different approaches rather than using a single method exclusively.
Confirm the exact session formats when you book since the profile does not specify which online formats are offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into everyday life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let a person use phone-only or video sessions depending on comfort, bandwidth, or the need for a quieter setup, and it supports steady skill practice between meetings.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as phobias and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods including CBT, ACT, client-centered approaches, and DBT skills to teach coping and emotion regulation.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with mood-related disorders and severe mental illness.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and holds a Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Session cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.