About Myung
Myung "Claire" Hwang is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. She centers sessions on the person's experience and uses a respectful, client-centered way of working. Claire focuses on stress and anxiety, as well as depression and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She also helps people facing career questions, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Claire believes clients know their own story. She listens closely and reflects what she hears so people can notice patterns and make changes that feel right for them.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize practical steps and steady emotional support rather than quick fixes. Her work often addresses guilt, shame, and struggles with self-love. She supports people feeling isolated or unsure of their life purpose.
She also talks with women about challenges tied to the roles they carry and the expectations placed on them. Sessions are offered in English and Korean and may include different formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Claire explains how the process works, answers questions, and helps people pick a format that fits their day-to-day life.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Claire aims to create a steady place for people to name what matters, try new ways of coping, and build confidence over time.
How client-centered work fits with online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own solutions. In practice this means the therapist mirrors what the client says, asks open questions, and encourages exploration of values and strengths. This approach is useful for anxiety, stress, self-esteem struggles, and processing reactions to trauma.The therapist will help decide which way of working fits best. That includes discussing goals, daily routines, and how someone prefers to communicate. Together they choose pacing and tools that match the client’s needs and comfort level so therapy feels collaborative rather than prescribed.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for in-depth work. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat or text-based messaging suits short check-ins, mood tracking, or people who prefer writing during the week. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and other life demands while trying different ways to manage anxiety and stress.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- Korean
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