Yaeeun Ji, LMHC

Yaeeun Ji is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York who helps people managing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and major life changes. She speaks English and Korean and brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions. She encourages clients to use their own strengths to make practical changes.

Yaeeun works from a few core approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. In plain terms she helps people identify unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and practice new ways of handling strong emotions. Sessions mix conversation with concrete exercises and real-life practice.

Her background includes a master’s degree in Psychological Mental Health Counseling from Columbia University and three years of clinical experience as an LMHC in New York. Yaeeun has helped people dealing with mood disorders, trauma, and addiction-related struggles, and she pays attention to cultural factors that shape a person’s experience.

People who appreciate straightforward guidance and a collaborative approach tend to do well with her. She treats each person as the expert on their life and works alongside them to set realistic goals. Progress is tracked through small, doable steps rather than quick fixes.

Sessions are offered in several online formats and in Korean or English for those who prefer either language. Yaeeun encourages anyone thinking about therapy to take the first step and reach out to explore whether her style fits their needs.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Yaeeun commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and shift unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT exercises often include tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and practicing small behavioral changes that reduce anxiety or low mood.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead so goals come from what matters most to them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance tools are needed; these are practical skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.

Choosing an approach happens together. Yaeeun will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods as progress is made. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and visual cues, phone can be lower bandwidth or less screen time, live chat suits brief check-ins or focused skill practice, and messaging supports ongoing contact and between-session homework. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping treatment practical and goal-oriented.