Munsu Kwon, MD, LCPC

Munsu Kwon is a Maryland-licensed clinician with 24 years of experience focused on supporting people with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and mood-related conditions that involve paranoia and delusion. He offers telehealth therapy and draws on long-standing clinical experience to provide clear therapeutic direction for both clients and their families. When a higher level of care appears necessary, he outlines a specific care plan and explains additional services that might better meet the client’s needs.

He holds an MD, which denotes a medical degree, and an LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential. His formal training also includes an MS in counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a BS in psychology from George Mason University. Licensed in Maryland, he combines medical and counseling perspectives to inform treatment planning and to help clients and families navigate complex mental health challenges through remote sessions and focused care recommendations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action in the presence of difficult thoughts and emotions. It is often used to address stress, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by teaching skills for psychological flexibility.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood-related challenges by teaching strategies to reframe thinking and develop healthier habits.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so the client leads the pace and focus of therapy. This approach supports building trust, exploring personal goals, and strengthening self-understanding.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which combination of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - appointments by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into daily life and reach licensed professionals without added travel. These options support ongoing access to therapists and allow sessions to adapt to changing schedules and circumstances.