Thank you for asking! My name is written as Yun and pronounced as [Yoon].

The word "counseling" (상담) in Korean, when broken down into its Chinese characters (相談), can be interpreted as "facing each other" and "warm conversations." From my clinical experience, this conversation is not just between the counselor and the client, but also a meaningful dialogue with oneself.

Generally, counseling or psychotherapy is a collaborative process where individuals or couples work with a professional to better understand and address psychological, emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties. Through counseling, you can explore and find ways to manage challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and inner struggles, while gaining deeper self-awareness and personal growth. Professional counselors are trained to create a safe, confidential environment, where you are free to express your thoughts and feelings openly and honestly.

There are different perspectives in conceptualizing counseling and psychotherapy. The counseling and psychotherapy I provide is based on the philosophy, theory, and evidence that view human psychological struggles not as mental disorders or abnormalities, but as natural and understandable experiences that can occur in the course of life.

Confidentiality is strictly maintained in counseling. This is essential to ensure that you feel safe during sessions, allowing you to freely explore and reflect on various psychological aspects. Rest assured that your counseling information will not be shared with anyone outside of our sessions without your explicit and written permission. However, in rare cases, including when there is a serious threat to your safety or the safety of others, necessary actions may be taken to protect those involved. Except for these situations, your counseling content will remain confidential.

I do not accept insurance at this time. If you are interested in seeking reimbursement from your health insurance company, I can provide you with a superbill, which you can submit to your insurer. I encourage you to contact your insurance company in advance to discuss their reimbursement policies and whether they cover out-of-network providers.

Currently, I am only able to provide services through a HIPPA-compliant video-conferencing platform. I will explain you how to access it. You do not need to log in attend each session.

If you prefer in-person counseling in your area, I would be happy to assist you by providing helpful information and recommendations.

No. Unfortunately, if we we know each other already, I encourage you to seek therapy from someone else to avoid conflicts of interest and to ensure your sense of privacy. For this reason, I will not be able to provide psychotherapy services to any Bates College students, faculty, and staff because of my role as a faculty member there.