Hae Lynn Kwon, AMFT

Hi, my name is Hae Lynn Kwon. I go by Haelynn. I’m a Korean-American first generation daughter of immigrants. As someone who understands and experiences the stigma that our own personal cultures may have, I believe it takes power and strength to overcome the barriers that we as humans face regarding our mental health. I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative therapy and have a person-centered approach for each individual person that I get to meet and work with. When working with couples or families, I work with members to identify the family system and the relationships that impact the ability to communicate with each other. I believe that every individual person, despite our pasts, has the resilience to make impactful changes to make life fuller. I have three years of experience working with a diverse population including people who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Some things about me, I have experience working with children on the spectrum, and my biggest takeaway was learning how to support families with their goals. Prior to working with children, I also worked teaching and counseling to help students meet their educational goals. I received my bachelor’s degree in political science and my master’s degree in counseling psychology with emphasis on marriage and family therapy. I was born here in the US, growing up in Florida before moving here to California. I speak casual Korean and English, and my favorite foods are anything with kimchi and any traditional homemade dishes. I enjoy cooking, finding new places to explore, and spending time with family and friends. I love going out with my two dogs and going to the beach.