Min Chea, MSW

U.S. Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Availability: In-person and Online

Experience: 11 years

Language: English and Korean

How I decided to be a therapist

I was a teacher and my secondary duty was counseling students. I realized that I needed more knowledge and skills to help my students who were in great emotional pain. I went back to school to equip myself and that is how I became a clinical social worker and therapist. I have worked as an inpatient psychiatric social worker, a therapist at behavioral health care, a guidance counselor at an international school, and a therapist at private group practices. I am deeply honored to work with my clients and it has been such a joy to see my clients find more meaning and hope in their lives.

How I would like to help clients as a therapist

I sincerely believe that healing begins by having someone hear our stories and believe in our potential. I am here to cheer my clients on for their courage to take the first step and help them reach their goals! My approach to counseling is collaborative, non-judgmental, authentic, and playful. I look forward to meeting you and walking with you on your healing journey!

What my theoretical orientation is as a therapist.

I am trained in CBT+, DBT, EMDR, Play Therapy, and TF-CBT. I work with children, teens, and adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and life transitions. I help clients increase insights, reduce emotional pains and enjoy life more. We work together using evidence-based tools to reduce unwanted emotions, thoughts, and disruptive behavioral patterns and increase happiness, healthy relationships, and balanced lifestyles.

Population: Children, Adolescents, and Adults

Specialties: ADHD/Inattention, Adjustment Challenges, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, General Life Stress, Obsession/Compulsive Behavior, Parenting Stress, Obsession/Compulsive Behavior, Panic Attacks, Parenting Stress, Phobia, Suicidal Ideation, Suicidality, Trauma / PTSD, Work/School Stress

Education:

MSW: University of Oklahoma (2005, Social Work)

BSW: Ewha Womans University (1999, Social Work)

Licensure | Certification:

U.S. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Washington, US, #LW61028547)

Mental Health Professional (Washington, US)

Child Mental Health Specialist (Washington, US)