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HJ Cho

HJ Cho

BIPOC Identifying

LCSW

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

Asian American millennial therapist with 15+ years of licensed pattern recognition, specializing in anxiety, (unconventional) grief, and trauma. Committed to chaos gardening, creative practices, and sacred curiosity.

Therapy Philosophy

This practice is built on a model of radical honesty and collaborative exploration, shifting away from overly pathological approaches to prioritize the strengths and autonomy of each individual. Sessions are a dedicated time for processing without the performance.

Special Training & Certifications

EMDR trained, Grief and Loss Certification, Clinical Supervision Certification

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Health anxiety Family conflict Parenting stress Low self-esteem Self-criticism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Work-related stress Grief & Loss Death of a loved one Complicated grief Disordered eating Emotional eating Body image distress Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Difficulty regulating emotions ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure-Based Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy EMDR Narrative Therapy Strengths-Based Therapy Expressive Arts Therapy Spiritual / Transpersonal Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed Queer- and trans-affirming Body liberation / fat-positive Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Class-conscious / economic justice Environmental justice / eco-aware Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Anti-oppressive practice Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Abolitionist mental health lens Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework Accessibility-centered
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Fat liberation-oriented Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Secular-affirming Interfaith respectful Family-diverse (poly / ENM / chosen family-affirming) Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Compassion-focused Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Boundaried compassion Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect Transparency and repair Acceptance and commitment Co-created healing relationship
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Holistic / integrative healing Creative expression in therapy Rest as resistance Grief as transformation Spiritual but not religious Connection between personal and systemic healing Embodied empowerment Grounded presence Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Equity over perfection Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Informed consent emphasis Ethical activism Transparency in process Professional collaboration Centering client dignity Ongoing education commitment Non-hierarchical relationship Anti-carceral and anti-pathologizing lens Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 15 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $175 – $250
  • Accepts Insurance: No
  • Populations Served: 18+,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 , New Jersey
    United States