Caroline Yoon, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Caroline!

Do you feel stuck in your negative thoughts? Do you have a problem that you need help handling? Do you have interpersonal conflicts? I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker who would love to be on your team to support you. I will be a steady hand in your time of distress. I will be your cheerleader.

My focus

I have helped many clients with depression and anxiety. I have helped patients who struggle with substance use disorders. I am trained in trauma healing (EMDR). I have experience working with clients struggling with OCD.

My approach

I like to take a person-centered approach to therapy. I match the therapeutic approach with each unique individual. I like to use CBT as I have found that we all like to buy into our distortions in our thinking. I am an EMDR-trained therapist.

My communication style

I don't like to tell my clients what they should do. I believe that a therapist holds a mirror up to her clients and allows them to see themselves clearly and to allow them to connect the dots. My clients find that I am gentle but not afraid to dig deeper to uncover the truth.

My journey to mental healthcare

In college, I wanted a career focused on helping people, so I chose Social Work. A career in social work naturally led to becoming a therapist. I love helping clients realize things about themselves, and it brings me satisfaction to see them overcome obstacles and grow to a better understanding of themselves.

My goals for you

Goal-setting should be a collaborative approach. The client will be the one to identify goals. I will assist. I may suggest something that has not been mentioned but could be helpful.

Our first session

The first session will be an information-gathering session. I will ask clients what brings them to therapy and gather information about them. I will find out their goals for working on themselves.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Psychoanalytic

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Community Mental Health from California State University, Fullerton.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Caroline Yoon