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Michelle Joo, M.A.

Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist,
AMFT 149574
Supervised by Gary Quan, M.A.

LMFT 82204

Korean
About this Therapist

I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and couples navigate stress, conflict, and relationship challenges to build greater understanding and connection. With children and teens, I provide an open and nonjudgmental space to explore and develop emotional awareness, confidence, and healthy coping and regulation skills. With couples, I help partners break negative cycles, improve communication, and rebuild trust and connection. I am a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator for premarital and long-term couples.

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Education

M.A. Counseling, Western Seminary

M.A. Intercultural Studies, Fuller Seminary

B.A. Psychology, University of California Berkeley

CLient Type
Adults (18+)
Couples
Teen
Preteen
Children
Families
Seniors
Pastors & Ministry Leaders
Missionaries
Office Locations
Sunnyvale
Saratoga
Session Type
Teletherapy
In Person
Languages
Korean
Certifications/memberships

EMDR Phase 1 and Phase 2

Brainspotting Phase 1 and Phase 2

PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator

Areas of focus

Anxiety

Childhood Abuse

Depression

Domestic Violence

Family of Origin Issues

Grief and Loss

PTSD

Spiritual Issues

More About this therapist

Using a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approach, I help clients make sense of their relational patterns and feel more secure, understood, and connected. I am trained in EMDR and Brainspotting, evidence-based modalities that support clients in processing trauma, PTSD, attachment wounds, addiction, anxiety, and depression.

I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, seen, and gently guided toward growth. Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating. I connect well with high-achieving individuals who tend to intellectualize their emotions and find it difficult to open up. Reaching out is a meaningful first step toward change. 한국어로도 상담 가능합니다.