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Munsu Kwon

Experienced clinician blending practical therapies

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience
24 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Korean

About Munsu

Munsu Kwon brings 24 years of clinical experience to his therapy work, focusing on supporting people facing mood disorders, trauma, grief, and a range of anxiety-related concerns.

Background and approach

He is identified by his MD and LCPC credentials and practices in Maryland, offering therapeutic guidance informed by long-term work with clients experiencing severe mental illness as well as mood-related conditions and paranoia. He also addresses stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

Kwon integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy to tailor treatment to each person's needs. He works with families when relevant and can outline higher levels of care if those appear to be needed, explaining additional services that may be appropriate.

Sessions are offered in English and Korean and are available through multiple online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through structured techniques, making it useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and many stress-related difficulties. ACT helps people clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult internal experiences, which can be helpful for chronic anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore concerns at their own pace and build self-understanding and confidence.

Finding the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and will adapt methods over time rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative stance helps tailor interventions so they feel relevant and manageable.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across changing circumstances and allow clients to choose how they engage while working on practical skills, processing difficult experiences, and tracking progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas such as OCD, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
The approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with ACT, DBT, client-centered, and existential ideas to create practical skills work alongside deeper exploration of values and meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience working in clinical settings, with substantial work supporting people with severe mental illness as well as mood and anxiety disorders.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed in Maryland and practices there under the credentials MD LCPC LC1945.
Does he work in more than one language?
Yes, sessions are offered in English and Korean; he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIntellectual disabilityMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English, Korean