Sora Yoon, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sora!

I'm a therapist who uses a person-centered approach, matching treatment to your specific needs—whether behavioral (DBT, ACT, MBCBT) or trauma-focused (CPP). I incorporate creativity through art therapy, sandtray, and expressive arts to help you navigate life's challenges.

My focus

I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship difficulties, work or family issues, cultural stress, disordered eating, ADHD, and OCPD. I also support those seeking deeper self-awareness, values-based living, and improved emotion regulation.

My approach

I work from a person-centered, trauma-informed foundation using motivational interviewing and modalities like DBT, ACT, MBCBT, and CPP. Creativity is woven throughout—art therapy and sandtray help clients express what words sometimes can't, making therapy both practical and deeply personal.

My communication style

My style is warm, inviting, empathetic, and strength-based, with directness when situations require it. Working with me feels like being held, deeply understood, and encouraged. I offer unconditional positive regard, insight, and practical support for your short- and long-term goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist was shaped by support from mentors, family, and my first therapist in college. That experience showed me the life-transforming power of therapy—gaining understanding of your past, perspective on your present, and hope for your future.

My goals for you

Goal setting is client-focused—your treatment centers on what you want to work on. I provide psycho-education about your symptoms and behaviors, then we build tools to manage stressors, identify symptom severity, and develop coping skills. For trauma work, we establish safety first and move at your pace.

Our first session

The first session is about assessment, treatment planning, and building rapport and trust. You'll leave feeling heard, cared for, and with a clear direction for how we'll approach the areas where you're seeking support.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Korean

Education

Master of Science (MS) in MFT/ Art Therapy/ Masters in Counseling from Notre Dame De Namur University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sora Yoon