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Yong Pak

Calm, practical therapy for families and parents

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Yong

Yong Pak is a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada with 15 years of experience in mental health. She began providing specialized therapy to children and families and later broadened her practice to include individual, couple, and family work. Yong focuses on practical help for everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain.

She also has experience with bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, and grief. Yong works with survivors of emotional and physical trauma and supports people facing life transitions.

Background and approach

She uses straightforward methods so families and parents can find realistic ways to cope. Yong prefers a client-centered style that starts with listening and understanding each person's situation. She blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for managing emotions and changing unhelpful thinking.

Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and track progress. In sessions she aims to tailor the approach to the family or individual in front of her. That can mean skill-building exercises, focused problem-solving, or working on communication between partners and parents and children.

The plan is practical and based on what the client wants to change. People who choose her work with a licensed clinician who emphasizes collaboration and clear steps. She encourages parents and families to take small, steady steps toward better routines, clearer boundaries, and healthier interactions.

How specific approaches translate to online family work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each family member's experience. The therapist follows the person's lead and offers support that fits the family's goals, which helps when decisions and routines feel stuck.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and parenting stress because it breaks problems into clear steps and practice tasks between sessions.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation and coping skills. It helps people manage intense feelings, reduce conflict, and improve communication within relationships and families.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit those goals. If something is not working, she adjusts the plan so it stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy families. Video calls let the therapist see interactions and coach communication in real time. Phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging can be easier to fit into a parent’s schedule and keep progress moving between meetings. These options help make regular work on skills and goals more manageable for families.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Yong address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses CBT, DBT, EFT, or solution-focused techniques to build skills and solve problems.
What is her professional background?
Yong has 15 years of experience in mental health, starting with specialized work for children and families and expanding to individual, couple, and family therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Nevada with license number NV LCSW 5437-C.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for online therapy.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Nevada
Languages
English

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