Myung "Claire" Hwang , LCSW

Myung "Claire" Hwang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses a client-centered approach to support people facing life stressors. She works from California and brings 20 years of experience to sessions. Claire speaks Korean and helps people who prefer to talk in that language.

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma and abuse. She also helps with career questions, self esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes concerns such as guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love, with attention to women's issues where relevant.

In sessions she treats each person as the expert on their life. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people notice their own strengths. She helps clients set small goals and try practical steps between sessions to build momentum.

Claire has spent two decades working with many kinds of challenges. That experience informs how she tailors conversations and pacing to each person's needs. She aims to make the first steps easier and less overwhelming.

People who reach out can expect calm, straightforward conversation. Claire encourages honesty and gentle curiosity about thoughts and feelings. She supports practical coping skills and clearer decision-making as part of steady progress.

Client-centered care through online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. The therapist reflects what you say, helps you notice your strengths, and supports you in choosing small steps that feel doable. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.

Because approaches can feel different for each person, the therapist will work collaboratively to find what fits. She will ask about your goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then tailor sessions so the work matches your needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick coping strategies, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different schedules.