Andrew Young Choi
Licensed Psychologist - Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology, UCSB
(213) 293-0583
aycphd.com
Verified by Mustard Seed Generation
Currently accepting clients by telehealth
Location(s)
HI (1916), CA (33136)
Services
- Diagnostic evaluation
- Individual psychotherapy
- Individual consultation/ coaching
- Depression
- Anxiety
Languages
English
Biography
Dr. Andrew (Andy) Young Choi is a Licensed Psychologist based in Honolulu, available for telehealth in Hawai'i and California. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology at Cambridge Health Alliance / Harvard Medical School. During his studies, he trained at community mental health clinics, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals, and university and college counseling centers. In addition to his private practice, he holds a staff appointment at the Counseling and Student Development Center of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where he trains behavioral health professionals and conducts scholarships related to AAPI and LGBTQ behavioral health.
My Approach
Having worked with people of diverse backgrounds, I approach each therapeutic relationship openly, collaboratively, and compassionately. My interactive style is informal and understanding yet direct and transparent. Together, we will develop a plan that fits your needs, priorities, and values to address emotional barriers to your happiness and sense of purpose. I am experienced in working with adults to enhance their self-awareness, mastery, and agency as they make important life decisions and transitions. I specialize in working with members of the AAPI and LGBT communities, including identity and relationships, gender and sexuality issues, and coping with culture-specific, race-related, and other minority stress.
Education
Ph.D. Psychology UCSB
Finances
Cost per session: $200-250 per session
Sliding Scale: Only upon availability
Accepts: Credit Card, Cash, Check
Insurances Accepted
N/A
Where I’m Located
Andrew Young Choi, Ph.D.
Honolulu, HI
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