Minji Yang
Psychologist
(510) 320-3086
dr.minjiyang@gmail.com
Currently accepting clients both by telehealth and in-person.
Verified by Mustard Seed Generation
Location(s)
California
Services
- Individual counseling
Languages
English, Korean
Biography
Dr. Minji Yang is a bilingual and bicultural 1.5-generation Korean-American counseling psychologist. She is currently a tenure-track counselor faculty who sees clients, oversees an APA accredited internship program, and conducts research. She also has a private practice where she sees clients via telehealth. Dr. Yang specializes in working with BIPOC and in particular Asian/Asian American populations on issues related to immigration, identity development, intergenerational trauma, discrimination, anxiety, depression, and more and has practiced in the field for 7 years.
My Approach
I have an integrated approach and pull from psychodynamic, emotion-focused, and cognitive-behavioral theories while considering multicultural factors and contexts. I fundamentally believe that each person has lived their life to the best of their ability, however, have developed various ways to cope due to various life circumstances that no longer are effective or are considered unhealthy. Hence, I work with my clients together by using the above approaches to develop healthier and balanced lifestyles. I look forward to working with you!
저는 psychodynamic (가정 중심), emotion-focused (감정 중심), 그리고 cognitive behavioral (생각과 행동 중심) 상담이론을 통합적으로 사용하고 있고, 개개인의 다문화적인 요소와 배경을 참고하면서 상담을 하고 있습니다. 저는 근본적으로 사람들은 최선을 다해서 살고 있으나 때로는 여러가지 상황으로 인하여 건강하지 못한 방법으로 힘든 일을 해결하며 살게 된다고 믿습니다. 이런 이유로 위의 상담이론들을 이용하여 내담자 분들과 함께 내담자분들께서 더욱 더 건강하고 밸런스 있는 삶을 만들려고 노력합니다. 앞으로 같이 일하게 되길 바랍니다!
Issues and specialties
Anxiety (general, social, test), depression, identity development (racial identity, bicultural identity, professional/academic work identity, intersectional identities, immigrant family adjustment), trauma (intergenerational trauma, emotional abuse, parental abuse or neglect), family, romantic and interpersonal relationship concerns, work-life balance, social skills; Asian/Asian American populations, international student populations, BIPOC populations, women, and those in professional fields including healthcare fields
Testimonials
“Keep up the great work! You have helped me so much!”
“She is a really nice person to talk to and loved having her as a counselor!”
“Keep being awesome”
“I think Dr. Yang is doing an excellent job in creating a safe environment to open up and discuss any issue at hand. There is not a thing I could think of for her to improve in how she handles counseling.”
“Nothing! Minji was the best counselor I could have asked for!”
Education
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (University of Maryland at College Park)
Finances
Cost per session: $250 for intake and follow up appointments
Sliding Scale: No, I do not
Accepts: Credit Card, Chase Quickpay
Insurances Accepted
N/A
Where I’m Located
Minji Yang, Ph.D.
1055 E Brokaw Rd, Suite #30, #336 San Jose, California 95131
Take the first step and get help from Minji today
dr.minjiyang@gmail.com
Get Immediate Help in a Crisis
Emergency Medical Services—call 911
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Treatment Referral Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 800-487-4889
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.
For general questions about SAMHSA, including information about mental and substance use disorders:
SAMHSAInfo@samhsa.hhs.gov
1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
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