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Rev. Alexander Yoo

Rev. Alexander Yoo, LMFT

Therapist in California

Compassionate therapist who asks the big questions

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  • Meaning-focused
  • Change-oriented
  • Spiritually open

About Alexander

Rev. Alexander Yoo is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people find clarity and relief during difficult times. He welcomes conversations about depression and other life challenges and offers straightforward, practical support tailored to what each person needs in the moment.

He describes his approach as change-oriented with attention to meaning and the big questions of life. Sessions can range from listening and reflecting to offering direct feedback or coaching, depending on what a person asks for that day. He invites discussion of faith or spirituality when clients want to include it, and also works with people who prefer a secular focus.

Alexander brings 26 years of experience and a background that includes a Master of Divinity, a Master of Arts, and work as a hospice chaplain. He draws on a mix of methods that include existential and narrative ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, Jungian perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate.

In practice he helps people cope with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, career stress, and caregiver strain among other issues. He also offers support around identity topics such as LGBT matters and body image or eating-related concerns.

His style is conversational and reflective. He aims to help people move toward clearer decisions, greater emotional relief, and more workable day-to-day coping strategies.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How his approaches work online

Existential Therapy in his work focuses on big life questions and personal meaning. It helps people facing grief, major life changes, or a sense of aimlessness by discussing values, choices, and what matters most. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method used to address traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions by guiding the brain to process difficult experiences in a different way.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That might mean emphasizing meaning-making and values, using mindfulness and motivational interviewing for behavior change, or introducing EMDR for trauma work when appropriate.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can schedule sessions around work or caregiving. A collaborative first meeting will focus on practical needs, preferred methods, and what will make sessions workable in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career or caregiver strain.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is change-oriented and meaning-focused, ranging from active coaching to listening and reflection depending on what a person needs in the moment.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

He has 26 years of experience and has worked as a hospice chaplain in addition to clinical practice, bringing both practical and existential perspectives.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in California and is a licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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