Angela Gwak (She/her)

Ph.D. and M.F.T.
Accepting Clients

Dr. Angela Gwak is a multiculturally responsive, NY & NJ licensed psychologist. She earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University.

Psychologist in New York, NY

Services

About My Clients

Most of my clients are high-achieving professionals/students who want to co-create solutions to address various struggles and relational difficulties in the context of career and dating, as well as peer, marital, and family relationships. I use various evidence-based techniques and relational approaches, but I will always tailor therapy to fit who you are, what matters to you, and how you hope to grow.

My Background and Approach

I strive to authentically connect with you and ensure a therapeutic space that is safe, healing, and productive. Going at your pace, we strive together to find solutions to your struggles and move towards your goals. In terms of my personal style in therapy, I engage actively through conversation and would describe myself as empathic and inquisitive. I use various evidence-based techniques and relational approaches in therapy. For example, I will help you identify unhelpful thoughts and reactions that keep you stuck and we will work towards creative solutions together. Part of our work may include finding alternative ways to navigate your life, which can result in gaining new perspective and feeling better on a daily basis. My goal is to equip you with new skills and help you practice in and out of session. I also value understanding how you relate to others. We may reflect on your present relationships and pI'd love for us to connect and answer questions, so I invite you to reach out!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

It is especially important to me that you feel fully seen, heard, and accepted for who you are in session. To foster this, I am committed to ask questions so I can learn from your perspective and unique identities. I also strive to understand your pain and struggles within the context of larger sociopolitical and cultural systems (e.g. systems of oppression, power, and privilege), since I believe our lives are impacted by being part of a larger, at times, unjust world. I work to respond in session in ways that are sensitive to your walk of life and context. I also commit myself to being a life-long learner and growing as a multiculturally responsive psychologist. So, I regularly seek self-reflection, feedback via consultation, and make efforts to being up to date on evolving research on best multicultural practices.

I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 19 years of practice
  • Languages: English, 한국어
  • Rate: $275 - 300/session

Info

Email Angela
125 East 23rd Street
New York, NY 10010

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