Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Myung "Claire" Hwang, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 114568
- NPI
- 1053184325
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- Korean
- Location
- California
These details come from information Myung supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Trauma and abuse
- Self-esteem work
About Myung
Myung "Claire" Hwang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 20 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Claire also focuses on compassion fatigue, career concerns, and life changes people find hard to manage.
She uses a client-centered approach that treats the person as an expert on their own life. Sessions emphasize listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. The tone is practical and direct, with attention to concrete problems and daily demands.
In practice she helps people talk through shame, guilt, and isolation and to think about forgiveness and self-love. Conversations often include identifying small, manageable steps for dealing with stress and rebuilding confidence. Career concerns and questions about life purpose are approached through clear problem solving and goal setting.
Claire draws on two decades of work in varied settings, which informs how she supports people through transitions. She aims to reduce overwhelm by focusing on present challenges and immediate coping skills. The work is paced according to what each person can handle.
To get started clients choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.
BHow sessions work
Client-Centered work and online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people clarify their goals. This approach is often used for issues like anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.Because the method is collaborative, Claire will work together with each person to find the right path. She helps identify what feels most urgent, then suggests practical steps and coping strategies. The fit between approach and need is checked as sessions progress so plans can be adjusted.
Session formats are not detailed in the biographical summary, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. They can also help preserve energy when someone is recovering from trauma or facing compassion fatigue. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and techniques to what the person can manage in the moment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
Korean
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include self-esteem, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and women's issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She practices Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the conversation on the client's priorities and experiences. Sessions emphasize listening, reflection, and practical steps that fit daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs how she supports people through transitions and stress.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. The credential is listed exactly as CA LCSW.
Can I work with her in Korean?
Sessions are offered in Korean in addition to English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Session costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Fees are not listed here and may depend on regional factors.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the scheduling flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers