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Hello! You may not know me yet, but I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
I use a change-oriented approach with a bent toward meaning-making and "the big questions" of life.
I don't think BetterHelp really has the tools to do in-depth therapy work. Therefore, I tend to see my role here as more of a life coach. So for example, on any give day, would you like me to 1) listen and/or 2) give advice/feedback/opinions. It depends on what you’re needing in the moment.
I'd like for you to get some relief and clarity in your life. Whatever your goals, or the life transitions you want to better understand, I can help you, regardless of your culture, your background, your politics, philosophy, or past.
(Note: I am also an ordained clergyperson with a Master of Divinity MDiv degree, and a hospice chaplain.
Faith/religion/spirituality or no, if you want to integrate that into our talks, great. If not, also great. I'm well-versed in many religions and philosophical approaches to existence, including earth-based and "alternative" belief systems, e.g., TST.)
Talk soon,
Alexander Yoo, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Professional experience
26yrs in practice
LGBTQ+RelationshipsTrauma, AbuseGriefCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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License information
CA LMFT 102886
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rev. Alexander Yoo. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I enjoy Rev. Yoo perspectives on topics and the ability to explain and make sense of the various topics we discuss.
Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Rev Yoo is kind, thoughtful and gives insight and perspective…he is amazing!
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Rev. Yoo has been a great support to me in a very challenging time. I’ve gotten a lot from our sessions and am grateful that I found him.
Written on May 23, 2023 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
He is the best!
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Alexander for 2 years and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I signed up for this app with quite a bit of trepidation. Rev. Yoo alleviated my concerns and skepticism with his professionalism, thoughtfulness, genuine concern for my mental healthy, and his ability to talk to me like a “real person” and not so clinical. Great therapist, I highly recommend him.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and anger management
I like Rev Yoo as my therapist he is good in making me feel comfortable to be open about anything, I can tell him anything, I like that he understand what I’m going through and I can feel that he is there to help me cope up, i look forward to my video session with him because I always feel better after. I would like to continue working with him until I know I’m better and maybe even if I’m already healed. Thank you Rev Yoo.
Written on Feb 17, 2021 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I am so grateful for Rev. Yoo, his insights, and ability to help me with my perspectives.
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Alexander for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching,
Understanding that this is my first experience with professional counseling, Alexander laid the groundwork and expectations with me where I felt listened to from day 1. He was patient with me when I let my emotions rush over me when diving into hard parts of my history. My vulnerability felt validated and he followed that with sobering thoughts and pieces of wisdom to reframe my ill-conceived tendencies and behaviors. I highly recommend him for issues regarding previous trauma, and performance anxiety, among others. He is kind, empathetic, and is an example of working in the service of others.
Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Rev. Yoo is a patient, caring and professional expert. I have been doing psychotherapy with Rev. Yoo almost 5 months now, and I initially thought male therapists are not trustworthy and authoritative because of my past experience with a male counselor, but he really changed my mind and I really appreciate that. I want you to know if you're finding a therapist who is sensitive with LGBTQ+ issues, Rev. Yoo is the one.
Written on May 30, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Rev. Yoo has been helping me work through my triggers and pain from the past. I feel he listens and affirms while also helping me with my perspective. As a person of faith, he points me toward God and helps me step back and see the bigger picture while also addressing specific situations with guidance and solutions. I am thankful to have the remote counseling during this time.
Written on May 13, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
We've just started and there's a lot to cover with all my things. So, we haven't really gotten to the matter of it all, but he's been great so far. He listens. Seems to understand, but he hasn't really been given a chance to do much, outside of listen. So far, so good. He seems like a great person.
Written on May 12, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
He’s attentive, kind, knowledgeable and encouraging.
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue
Rev. Yoo has been an absolutely lifesaver. I feel like I can confide in him and that he actually listens to what I’m saying. If I don’t message in a few days he checks up on me and I really appreciate that.
Written on Apr 25, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Rev. Yoo was the perfect therapist for me. He helped me to dig deeper into something I didn’t think I could break through into and offered me helpful and appropriate suggestions to try and questions to think about. He helped me to arrive at solutions and pointed them out to me in unique ways. I especially appreciated him connecting what I was going through back to God and my faith; not everyone does that and that’s something I was looking for. Only great things to say! It’s been awesome and would love to continue as long as I can/need.
Written on Mar 12, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Rev. Yoo helps me and listens to me and understands the issues that I have.
Written on Feb 19, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
He genuinely seems to listen and care about the things that I expressed. When I am hesitant to respond he checks on me and that makes me feel like he cares about what I’m going through. His advice is great and I love the worksheets he recommends. So far, I am very happy with the relationship we are building.
Written on Jan 31, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Rev. Yoo is kind, understanding, and a beam of light in a hurricane. If you’re lost, confused, hurt, don’t be afraid of getting therapy from him. He’s the best thing that happened.
Written on Jan 31, 2020 after therapy with Alexander for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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