Gonji Lee (they/them), LCSW #88522
FOUNDER + YOUTH, ADULT & COUPLES/POLYCULE THERAPIST
You deserve to have a therapist who is able to hold you in all of your nuanced complexities. As a queer, neurodivergent, Corean child of immigrants, I hope to provide a relevant healing space for children, teens, QTIBIPOC, neurodivergent and nonmonogamous folks to feel seen and heard. I am passionate about decolonizing healing practices, and believe that there must be individual (psychotherapy), community (interdependent care systems), and systemic (community organizing & advocacy) change in order to set up the conditions for our communities to thrive. I am certified in Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, and am extensively trained in high-fidelity Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Brainspotting for children, teens, and adults. I believe in holistic healing practices, and incorporate the aforementioned methods of talk therapy, somatic work, and various creative outlets to support you in your wellness journey.
I love being a therapist because it feels meaningful to partner with people to tap into their inner super powers, and nurture a sense of joy, respite, and connection even while living under multiple systems of oppression. I feel like I get to have the privilege to witness firsthand how our communities will not be denied our dignity and our right to thrive. As a therapist, my style isn’t passive. First and foremost, I prioritize building the relationship because it’s important for there to be genuine care and trust between us. Second, I want to make sure you feel like you’re actively getting something out of therapy over time, whether it’s through learning emotion regulation exercises, workshopping hard conversations, doing somatic work to heal the nervous system, or checking in with your inner child. I hope we can partner up to transform self-defeating narratives that no longer serve a purpose, and support you in healing your nervous system to have more moments of peace.
Some things that bring me joy and healing include going to the library and reading books by a BIPOC author, solving Sudoku puzzles, watching korean dramas, and being reminded by my Finch app to check in with my inner child. Food is a central motivator in my life, so I also give pretty awesome restaurant recommendations in LA, especially K-town. I also am a firm believer in the healing power of cute animal videos. If you want a chance to get to know each other better, lets connect over a video call.
Individual Therapy Fee: $195-$250
Couples/Polycule Therapy Fee: $250
Trained in:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Brainspotting
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Specializations:
Anxiety
Borderline Experiences
Depression
Acute, Complex & Intergenerational Trauma
Neuroexpansive framework (ADHD, Autism, HSP, OCD, Sensory Processing)
Mindfulness
Navigating Relationships
Boundaries with Work & School
Community Organizing
Ethical Nonmonogamy
Photo Credit: Jeffer Giang
요세 힘든 일이 있습니까? 아니면 의욕이 없어지거나, 집을 나가기가 힘드십니까? 부부 및 커플 관계에 갈등이 심해지고 있거나, 때론 부모님이 아이를 아무리 달래려고 해도 위로가 안됩니까? 저는 2016년에 UCLA에서 Social Work 석사를 받고 심리상담 전문가로 활동하고 있습니다. 저는 개인, 가족, 커플 및 그룹 카운슬링을 제공합니다. 아동, 청소년과 성인을 포함해서 한국어로 모두 상담을 해드립니다. 제 접근법은, 심리 상담을 통해 삶을 힘들게 하는 문제들에 해결책을 클라이언트와 함께 찾아 갑니다. 특별히 가정폭력, 부부/연인 문제, 자녀 양육 문제, 중독, 문화 적응, 불안함, 우울증, 트라우마 등에 관한 상담을 제공해 드립니다. 만족감, 기쁨과 성장할 수 있는 길을 함께 찾아 갑시다.
수수료: 50분 당 $195-$250
슬라이딩 스케일은 형편에 따라서 요금을 조절해 드릴 수 있습니다.
Photo Credit: Melo Lemus
Approaches
Critical Race Theory
Anti-Oppression
Post-Colonialism
Healing Justice
Interventions
Trauma/Resiliency-Informed
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic Therapy
Populations
Children (5-11 years old)
Adolescents (12-18 years old)
Adults (18-65 years old)
Couples, Partnerships & Polycules
LGBTQIA2S+
BIPOC
Polyamorous