About Myung
Myung "Claire" Hwang uses a client-centered approach to guide people through hard moments. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 20 years of experience. Claire keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person.
She speaks Korean in addition to English and listens without judgment. Claire helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxious thoughts find clearer ground. She supports those working through depression, trauma and abuse, and the burnout that comes with compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Career worries and self-esteem challenges are also common topics she addresses. In sessions she follows a simple idea: the client is the expert on their life. That means she asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify their own strengths.
Conversations aim to make choices and next steps feel more doable, not more confusing. Her style is warm and practical. She breaks down big problems into small actions.
She also pays attention to feelings like guilt, shame, and isolation when they get in the way of moving forward. People who want to explore life purpose, forgiveness, or building self-love will find a steady presence in her work. Claire offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Client-centered care delivered online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful space where the therapist listens deeply and reflects what the client shares. This approach helps people feel heard and better understand their own choices, which can be useful for stress, low self-esteem, and questions about life purpose.Sessions are collaborative. The therapist works with each person to figure out what feels most helpful, including pacing and goals. Together they decide which methods and formats best fit the person's needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial expressions and body language when that helps. Phone sessions can be easier when internet bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for quick questions, ongoing reflections, or when someone prefers typed communication.
Using online sessions makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and offer flexible scheduling options, which helps people keep regular momentum toward their goals.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- Korean