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David Oh

David Oh

BIPOC Identifying

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate (LMFTA)

Gender Identity: male

Short Biography

I'm a relational therapist who works with children, teens, parents, and families. Most of the people I work with are trying to make sense of something: why a relationship keeps hitting the same wall, why their child is struggling in ways that are hard to understand, or why certain patterns keep showing up no matter how hard they try to change them. Therapy, to me, is about slowing down enough to actually look at those things together with curiosity and without judgment.

Therapy Philosophy

Growing up between cultures gave me an early understanding of how much context shapes us. Learning to navigate different expectations, values, and unspoken family rules meant paying close attention to the stories people carry and how those stories influence the way we connect, protect ourselves, and relate to others. That lens still shows up in how I work.

Special Training & Certifications

I have experience helping children, teens, adults, and couples in navigating the twists and turns of life and relationships. I have training in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Play Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Couples and Family Therapy.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Panic attacks Obsessive thoughts Compulsive behaviors (OCD) Depression Persistent sadness or low motivation Mood swings Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Complex trauma (C-PTSD) Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Family conflict Parenting stress Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Academic stress Relocation or adjustment difficulties Grief & Loss Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Difficulty regulating emotions ADHD Executive functioning difficulties Autism-related challenges Feeling stuck Emotional numbness Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Exposure-Based Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Relational Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) Trauma-Informed Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) Narrative Therapy Play Therapy

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Anti-racist Liberation-oriented Feminist-informed 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 Decolonial / decolonizing approach Healing justice framework
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
LGBTQIA+ affirming Gender-expansive aware BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Centering marginalized voices Multicultural sensitivity Cultural identity exploration Affirming mixed-race / multiracial experiences Affirming intersectional identities
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Collaborative Empowerment-based Nonjudgmental Authentic and transparent Humor and humanity Centering safety and trust Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Empowerment through connection Dignity and respect
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Mindfulness-oriented Creative expression in therapy Rest as resistance Pleasure and joy as healing Grief as transformation 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 Non-hierarchical relationship Restorative justice-informed Accessibility as ethical practice Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 2 years
  • Availability: Online & In Person
  • Languages: English
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    I accept Premera and certain BlueCross Blue Shield and LifeWise plans that bill through Premera. If you’re unsure, please inquire with me so I can run a benefit check for you.
  • Populations Served: Children,Teens,Parents,BIPOC clients,Families

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

Office & Contact Info

  • Phone:
    2065846626
  • Email:
  • Physical Location(s):
    📍 Seattle, Washington
    2319 N 45th St
    United States
    📍 Spokane, Washington
    522 W Riverside Ave Ste N
    United States