Therapist profile
Rev. Alexander Yoo, LMFT
California
Rev. Alexander Yoo, LMFT - Anger and Life Changes
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 102886
- NPI1346887171
- Experience26 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Existential approaches
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Alexander
Rev. Alexander Yoo is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions. He also addresses a wide range of related issues such as body image, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
Yoo describes his style as change-oriented with a focus on meaning-making and life’s big questions. He offers straightforward sessions that can be listening-focused or more advisory, depending on what a person needs that day. He also brings a background as an ordained clergyperson and hospice chaplain, and he will include spiritual or religious themes when clients want that.
His work draws on existential ideas about purpose and responsibility, and on Jungian themes that look at personal symbols and life narratives. He uses EMDR for trauma-related concerns and mindfulness practices to help people notice their reactions and respond differently. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolkit for people working on behavior change.
Clients should expect clear conversation about goals and practical steps toward change. Yoo frames sessions around what will bring relief and clarity rather than abstract therapy talk. He is open to discussing culture, belief systems, and alternative spiritual perspectives as part of that process.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are not currently supported. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Rev. Alexander Yoo uses several methods that transfer well to remote sessions. Existential therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility; it helps when anger ties to larger life transitions or a sense of meaninglessness. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is used for trauma-related distress and involves structured processing that can reduce the intensity of painful memories. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to notice urges and step back from automatic reactions.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Yoo talks with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. He will suggest approaches based on those conversations and adjust the plan as work progresses so the method fits the person rather than the other way around.
Practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a workday or busy life, and the option to have a shorter check-in when time is tight. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. The focus is on making sessions workable for everyday life while using the selected therapeutic tools to address anger and related concerns.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults who snap at loved ones, hold growing resentment, struggle with anger at work, or are affected by someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among many concerns he helps people with.
What is his general approach to therapy?
He uses a change-oriented, meaning-focused style that mixes listening with practical feedback. Sessions can be advisory or reflective depending on the person's needs that day.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues including trauma, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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