Mi Jung You, LMHC

Mi Jung You is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 10 years of experience supporting both adults and children through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. She works directly with difficulties such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, addiction, grief, sleep problems, parenting stress, and a variety of attachment and intimacy issues. Her practice also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication and commitment problems, dissociation, and challenges stemming from family of origin dynamics.

She integrates a range of evidence-informed approaches to match each person’s needs, drawing on psychodynamic perspectives alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based methods, and client-centered techniques. This combination allows her to explore how past relationships influence present patterns while also teaching practical skills to manage mood, reduce anxiety, and improve interpersonal functioning. As an LMHC, Mi Jung You applies professional clinical training to create a respectful, collaborative environment where goals are shaped by the client’s values and daily realities.

Fluent in Korean, she is available to work with international clients and offers flexible session formats to accommodate diverse schedules and needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify what matters most to them and to take small, values-driven steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues where improving motivation and daily functioning are goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape current patterns in closeness, trust, and communication. This approach can be especially helpful for relationship difficulties, abandonment or attachment concerns, family conflict, and intimacy-related struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skills-building. It is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, sleep problems, anger management, and many everyday coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mi Jung You collaborates with each person to discover which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and therapists can also meet with clients via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit support into busy schedules, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to access licensed professionals from different locations, including international clients.