Anxiety & Depression Therapy in Los Angeles, CA

For young professionals, Asian and Asian Americans navigating life transitions, cultural/racial identity, and relationship to self and others

Let out your breath.

Get in touch with your true self again — the one that you love, but has been repressed and neglected through challenges of life.

It is not easy, but worth it.

Let’s step into the life that you have been dreaming of, together.

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Take the Mask off + Fully Embrace Yourself

For as long as you can remember, you have gotten extremely good at pretending to be “ok.” Prioritizing your family’s needs. Nodding your head “yes,” when deep down, you are screaming “no.” Fulfilling what was expected of you. And feeling guilty for choosing yourself.

Now, anxiety is the only thing that you are familiar with. Constantly on edge, ruminating, disconnected from yourself, exhausted — feeling lost and hopeless as to how you can find your way back.

Anxiety therapy is a place where you can finally stop performing.
Together, we will let go of the stories that you were told to believe about yourself. Together, we will rediscover and embrace your true self, the one that was holding all the weight while still honoring your story.

You have chosen the “safer” or “do-not-rock-the-boat” route…

  • you often feel “not good enough” despite achieving “success”

  • you experience deep or recurring internal conflict around identity and belonging

  • you experience anxiety, shame, and guilt tied to cultural or family dynamics

  • you feel lonely or isolated from not being “seen” or “heard”

  • you easily ignore your own needs and prioritize others’ needs

  • you feel “lost” and “hopeless” about the future

  • you second-guess yourself and quickly loosen your boundaries to avoid conflict and tension

  • you “scan” the room like it’s your superpower, leaving you feeling exhausted at the end

Hi, I’m Sookyoung.

I help adults rediscover their authentic selves while navigating life challenges and processing impact of trauma.

I believe a meaningful growth happens when one starts to accept themselves as a whole. The pretty, the ugly, and the unattended. The journey to get there requires insight, compassion, and commitment to rediscover human self.

You desire a deep and sustainable change. I am here to walk beside your path — because you deserve to be witnessed and celebrated every step of the way.

Meet Sookyoung Chung, LMFT

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Anxiety & Depression Therapist in Los Angeles, CA

  • Therapy for Anxiety

    Constantly worried and anxious? On edge and tired of people pleasing? Therapy for anxiety is designed to help you manage anxiety symptoms.

  • Therapy for Depression

    Do you feel weighed down by difficult life challenges? Are you carrying unbearable weight that has left you feeling numb and hopeless? Therapy for depression can help you find relief from the symptoms.

  • Therapy for Couples

    Do you and your partner repeat unresolved arguments? Do you feel disconnected and lonely in your relationship? Therapy for couples can offer space to learn about your relational patterns and how to respond to conflict in a healthy way.

  • "I highly recommend Sookyoung! She creates a warm, affirming space where clients can explore identity, anxiety, and life transitions while building insight, confidence, and alignment with the life they want."

    —Cheyenne McGuire, LMFT, CST

  • "Sookyoung is a compassionate clinician who utilizes person-centered and trauma-informed modalities to meet the client where they are at. If you are navigating racial identity, life transitions, anxiety, or depression, I highly recommend working with her!"

    —Esther Anna Hermiz, LPC

  • "Sookyoung has a calming, compassionate presence that helps clients feel safe from the very beginning. She thoughtfully supports AAPI and Asian Am clients navigating anxiety, depression, racial identity, life transitions, and the challenges of parenthood."

    —Keisha Libbrecht, LMFT

  • "Sookyoung is an amazingly insightful clinician and colleague. She has extensive clinical knowledge and experience and provides a safe, collaborative and warm space for her clients."

    —Sarah Katz, LCSW

I’m ready to take the next step…

  • Book a 15-minute consultation call
    I offer a free 15-minute phone call for you to ask any questions you may have about getting started. You can book a call by clicking here or by clicking any of the “book” buttons!

  • Schedule your session
    Towards the end of the our consultation call, we will go over logistics, including a list of times that may work for you to meet weekly or bi-weekly.

  • Fill out paperwork & get excited!
    Once we save a spot on our calendar, you will receive a link to fill out important paperwork prior to getting started.

  • First step towards your healing journey
    We will begin to work collaboratively to identify the areas that are keeping you stuck in life.

    Then, we will gradually rewrite your story and rebuild your life — the one that you have been envisioning and is in align with your authentic self.

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Ready to take the next step and start the new chapter of your life?