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Munsu Kwon

Therapist · Maryland

Munsu Kwon

LCPC

Experienced counselor for serious mental health concerns

  • 24 years' experience
  • Based in Maryland
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English, Korean
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  • 24 years experience
  • Maryland LCPC
  • English and Korean

About Munsu

Munsu Kwon is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who helps people facing severe mental health challenges and related stresses. He brings 24 years of experience and practical focus to sessions, using clear language and steady support to help people manage symptoms and life changes.

He works directly with individuals who struggle with mood disorders, paranoia, delusions, grief, and trauma. Sessions are aimed at reducing distress and improving day-to-day coping. He also addresses burnout and compassion fatigue that can come from caring roles.

Kwon blends several evidence-informed approaches to match a person's needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people make value-based choices, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and Client-Centered methods to build collaborative rapport.

He holds a Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from George Mason University. His professional license is LCPC in Maryland. He can speak with clients in English and Korean.

When a higher level of care seems necessary, he outlines options and describes services that might help. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English, Korean

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then act in ways that match their values. It can help when anxiety, depression, or grief make it hard to move toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, OCD, and phobias.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. If an approach isn’t helping, adjustments are made together so care stays aligned with what the person needs.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. It also lets people continue therapy even when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help with symptom management, coping skills, and planning next steps when additional services may be needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, grief, trauma, paranoia, phobias, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and compassion fatigue among other issues.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy to match each person's needs and goals.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 24 years of clinical experience working with people who have severe mental illness and mood-related challenges.

What credentials and location information are on file?

He holds an LCPC license in Maryland and completed a Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins University.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Korean.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps start the process?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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