About Catherine

My name is Catherine, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and Connecticut. Originally from South Korea, I moved to the U.S. during my freshman year of high school. Navigating life between two cultures sparked my interest in identity and mental health—particularly how cultural experiences shape how we see ourselves and relate to the world. Experiencing these cultural shifts firsthand sparked my curiosity about how identity, culture, and personal history shape mental health—and eventually led me to pursue a career in therapy.

Like many in the Asian and Asian American community, I grew up with cultural messages that therapy was only for “crazy” people. This common belief can make it difficult to seek support, even when struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or chronic stress. In my practice, I focus on supporting AAPI clients with the unique challenges that can arise from cultural and intergenerational experiences.

I specialize in working with AAPI clients navigating acculturation stress, intergenerational conflict, identity concerns, trauma, anxiety, and depression. I am fully trained in EMDR and integrate this alongside other evidence-based approaches to support healing, insight, and resilience.

As an Asian therapist licensed in NY, NJ, and CT, I offer a warm, culturally sensitive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel truly heard and understood. Drawing from both personal experience and clinical training, I tailor therapy to your unique background, identity, and goals. My goal is to provide a space where you can explore, reflect, and grow at your own pace. If you’re considering therapy and looking for a therapist who understands the cultural layers of your experience, I invite you to reach out.

Credentials & Training

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in NJ

  • Licensed Professional Counselor in CT

  • Trained in EMDR

  • Trained in CBT

  • ED.M in Mental Health Counseling, Teachers College, Columbia University

  • MA in Counseling Psychology, Teachers College, Columbia University

  • BA in in International Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Specialties

  • Recovering from trauma

  • Relationship issues

  • Anxiety

  • Exploring identity

  • Therapy in Korean (한국어 상담 가능)



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