Mi Jung You, LMHC
Therapy for stress, relationships, and life transitions
- Adults and children
- CBT and DBT skills
- Client centered support
About Mi Jung You
Mi Jung You is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 10 years of experience supporting both adults and children through a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns. Her work commonly addresses depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem challenges, trauma, and the strain that can come with major life stressors and transitions.
She also helps clients navigate relationship difficulties and family conflict, and she has experience working with personality-related concerns. Mi Jung You draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and a client-centered style that prioritizes respect, collaboration, and the client’s pace. She also incorporates psychodynamic therapy to explore how earlier experiences and patterns may be influencing current feelings and choices.
With this flexible, integrative approach, Mi Jung You aims to meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to the challenges they are facing, whether the goal is building coping skills, improving communication, strengthening relationships, or developing a steadier sense of self during difficult times.
She also helps clients navigate relationship difficulties and family conflict, and she has experience working with personality-related concerns. Mi Jung You draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and a client-centered style that prioritizes respect, collaboration, and the client’s pace. She also incorporates psychodynamic therapy to explore how earlier experiences and patterns may be influencing current feelings and choices.
With this flexible, integrative approach, Mi Jung You aims to meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to the challenges they are facing, whether the goal is building coping skills, improving communication, strengthening relationships, or developing a steadier sense of self during difficult times.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mi Jung You have?
Mi Jung You has 10 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Mi Jung You a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mi Jung You is licensed as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in New York. License number: NY LMHC 004834.
In which languages does Mi Jung You provide therapy?
Mi Jung You provides therapy in Korean.
Where is Mi Jung You located?
Mi Jung You is located in New York.
How can I work with Mi Jung You as my therapist?
You can work with Mi Jung You through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your needs and schedule.
Does Mi Jung You work with international clients?
Yes. Mi Jung You works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mi Jung You cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches, Delivered Online
Mi Jung You integrates practical, skills-based therapy with space to explore deeper patterns, adapting the work to each client’s goals and current challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing new responses. It is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress, especially when clients want structured strategies they can apply between sessions.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication. This approach can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflict, and times when it feels hard to pause and respond thoughtfully rather than react. Mi Jung You also uses a client-centered therapy style, which emphasizes collaboration, respect, and pacing therapy in a way that feels manageable and supportive.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mi Jung You works collaboratively with clients to clarify what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped in the past, and which methods feel like the best fit for their needs, goals, and preferences.
Online therapy can make support more accessible and flexible. Clients can connect with Mi Jung You through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to continue therapy alongside work, school, parenting, travel, or changing schedules.