Services
- Individual
About My Clients
I work best with ambitious, high-achieving women who feel pressure to always do more, be more, and get it right. Many of my clients struggle with perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the lingering impact of childhood trauma. On the outside, they may appear successful and capable; on the inside, they often feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Many of the clients I support identify as woman and/or Asian American and are deeply curious about themselves.
My Background and Approach
I’m a licensed clinical professional counselor and the owner of Helmly Wellness. I was born in Korea and moved to the U.S. at age eight, and my experience navigating identity, family expectations, and high-achieving environments shapes how I work with clients. I earned my MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and draw from DBT, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused therapy. I don’t believe in quick fixes. Instead, I help clients understand the roots of their patterns—how early experiences and long-held roles shaped them—and support them in building healthier, more sustainable ways of relating to themselves and others. My style is warm, thoughtful, and collaborative. Clients often describe me as gentle, compassionate, and easy to talk to, while still being honest and engaged. My goal is to create a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself without pressure to perform.