Mi-Kyong Kwon
Currently accepting telehealth clients
Verified by Mustard Seed Generation
Location(s)
Fairfax, VA
Services
- Depression
- bipolar disorder
- anxiety
- ADHD
- anger management
- obsessive-compulsive disorder
- selective mutism
- psychosis
- sexual trauma/rape
- physical abuse
- domestic violence
- PTSD
- Autism
- eating disorder
- adjustment issues
- developmental delay
- behavioral problems
- school refusal
- conflicts between parent and child
- interpersonal relationship issues
- separation/divorce
- grief and loss
- stress management
Languages
English, Korean
Biography
Dr. Mi-Kyong Kwon has been working over 25 years as an educator, psychotherapist, child & family advocator, and clinical supervisor in Korea, Texas, Maryland, and Virginia. Dr. Kwon worked at the Center for Child and Family Stress at Kennedy Krieger Institute providing individual, family, and group therapy. Dr. Kwon also provided mental health professionals with education, clinical training, and supervision as a faculty of the Trauma Training Academy at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Kwon was an Adjunct Professor at Washington University of Virginia. Dr. Kwon also served as a Professional Editor at the Korean Association for Play Therapy. Dr. Kwon’s interests are focused on play therapy, Trauma-Focused integrated psychotherapy, brain development, neuroscience, clinical supervision, attachment, developmental trauma, and parent education and training.
My Approach
Are you stressed out? Do you feel like have lost control of your life? Do your bad memories bother you a lot now? Do you find yourself yelling at your child/spouse more often than laughing with your child/spouse? Do you feel frustrated and find yourself saying the same things over and over, with no results?
If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT alone. HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic is right here. I can help! I have been working over 25 years as an educator, psychotherapist, child & family advocator, and clinical supervisor in Korea, Texas, Maryland, and Virginia. I am specialized in Play Therapy, Child-Parent-Relationship-Therapy (CPRT), Family Therapy, Couple Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Integrated Psychotherapy.
It is never too late to change and start living the life you've always wanted.
If you are interested in becoming a happier, more fulfilled you, I would love to work with you every step of the way. Please contact me today!
Education
Master Degree (Sookmyung Women’s University): Department of Child Welfare and Studies with Master degree in Child Counseling.
Doctoral Degree (University of North Texas): Major in Counseling and minor in Psychology
Experience and Certifications
Present:
CEO & Psychotherapist, HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic, LLC
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S)
National Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Therapist
Virginal Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Supervisor
Maryland Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Supervisor
Texas License Professional Counselor (LPC)
Past:
Adjunct Professor, Washington University of Virginia
Psychotherapist & Supervisor, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Center for Child & Family Traumatic Stress, Maryland
Faculty, Kennedy Kriger Institute, Trauma Training Academy, Maryland
Psychotherapist, Childre First Counseling Center, Texas
Teaching Assistant, University of North Texas, Texas
Professional Editor, Korean Association for Play Therapy, Korea
Developmental Psychologist (Certificate date: Sept 1996, Certificate#: 37), Korea
Finances
Cost per session: diagnostic Interview: $400; $200 per 50 mins; $300 per 90 mins
Sliding Scale: No
Accepts: Credit Card
Insurances Accepted
Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst, Cigna, Johns Hopkins Employer Health Program, Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan, Tricare/Humana
Where I’m Located
HopeSpring Child & Family Clinic, LLC
3915 Old Lee Hwy #23A, Fairfax VA 22030
Take the first step and get help from Dr. Kwon today
kwon@hopespringchildandfamily.com
info@hopespringchildandfamily.com
Get Immediate Help in a Crisis
Emergency Medical Services—call 911
If the situation is potentially life-threatening (you or someone you know is in danger), get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat
TTY: 1-800-799-4889
Website: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741 (US and Canada)
Website: www.crisistextline.org
The Crisis Text hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the U.S. The Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, connecting them with a crisis counselor who can provide support and information.
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Treatment Referral Helpline
1-800-662-HELP (4357)
TTY: 800-487-4889
Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline provides 24-hour free and confidential referrals and information about mental and/or substance use disorders, prevention, treatment, and recovery in English and Spanish.
For general questions about SAMHSA, including information about mental and substance use disorders:
SAMHSAInfo@samhsa.hhs.gov
1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
TTY: 1-800-487-4889
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