WonJoon Yang
Verified by Mustard Seed Generation
Location(s)
Flushing Queens, NY
Services
- Individual Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Collateral Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Play Therapy
Languages
English, Korean
Biography
WonJoon Yang is an LMSW currently working at an outpatient mental health clinic in Queens, NY as a psychotherapist. He grew up in Korea until he was 10 years old and immigrated to NYC with his family and attended public schools. He is very experienced in navigating cultural differences in Korean and Korea American communities.
My Approach
My sessions focus on exploring client's default thought patterns and behaviors which cause conflicts in various situation. I believe in holding my clients accountable and responsible for their actions and acknowledge the impact they have onto themselves and others. I practice based on person-centered therapy which aims to resolve and/or achieve goals based on encompasses social, environmental and psychological aspects on the person's default coping mechanism and problem sovling skills.
Education
Master's in Social Work, Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College
Licensed in NY
Finances
Cost per session: $130/session without insurance
Sliding Scale: Yes
Accepts: Credit Card, Cash
Insurances Accepted
Medicaid and various commercial insurances (My clinic does not accept GHI and I do not accept Medicare)
Where I’m Located
The Child Center of NY
140-15B Sanford Ave Flushing Queens, NY 11365
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Treatment Referral Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 800-487-4889
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