Hi there! Thank you for stopping by. If there was one thing that we could use more of, after all, is a pause: a moment to consider things, to be open to nuance and context. I am a board-certified psychiatrist of adults, children, and adolescents. I chose a career in psychiatry and mental health because it offered me an opportunity to appreciate nuance and context. The medical model of today’s age has evolved to give much emphasis to checklists and protocols. These are foundational in ensuring standard of care yet may still come at a cost of understanding individual narratives and life complexities. I approach care with a humble spirit, wanting to deeply understand what my clients are experiencing, their unique perspectives and life journeys; I consider myself privileged to grow alongside and help find a meaningful answer or solution to their needs.

Specialties:

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• General Psychiatry

Issues:

• ADHD

• Anger Management

• Anxiety Disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Grief and Bereavement

• Bipolar Disorder

• Chronic Illness

• Cultural Issues

• Depressive Disorders

• Divorce/Blended Family Issues

• Eating Disorders

• Gender Dysphoria

• Mood Disorders

• OCD

• Personality Disorders

• Postpartum Depression and/or Psychosis

• Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective disorder

• Sleep Disorders

• Stress and Adjustment Disorder

• Substance Abuse

• Trauma

Treatment Approaches:

• Psychoeducation

• Medication Management

• Motivational Interviewing

• Parent Management Therapy

• Supportive and Existential Therapy

Certifications and Other Training:

• Christian Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary

Languages:

• English

• Conversational Korean

Professional Background:

I am a 1.5-generation Korean American male. I have lived in three different countries throughout my life and have spent the majority in California. Through this experience, I have grown to respect cultural diversity. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Certificate of Christian Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, before completing my medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. I subsequently received both my trainings in general psychiatry residency as well as child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center. Having spent nearly 10 years practicing psychiatry, both in person and via telehealth, what I have grown to value more than anything is my clients’ growth in ownership over their well-being and development. Outside of my client interactions, I enjoy spending quality time traveling with my family, cooking Italian food, and watching tennis. More than anything, I strive to be someone my son will one day aspire to be.

Rates:

Initial consultation (first visit):

• For Adults: $600 per 60 minutes

• For Minors: $700 per 90 minutes

Follow-up visits: $275 per 30 minutes