Our Counseling Services

Clients come to our center for a wide range of reasons, all hoping to feel and function better. You are welcomed to seek our services. The approach to treatment varies from person to person and may initially include considerable work involving the client's past experiences. For others, treatment may emphasize current experiences. We strive to provide a supportive environment so you can work toward your unique goals.

Individual Therapy

In individual counseling or therapy, a client meets one-on-one with a therapist in 50-minute sessions. This working relationship may last for only a few sessions or may continue for much longer, depending on the needs of the client. Clients also come to the center to work toward developing a better self-image or to achieve personal growth. 

​COMMON ISSUES
·        General Anxiety / Stress
·        Depression
·        Adjustment/Homesickness
·        Eating/Body Image
·        Identity  (Sexual Identity included)
·        Family/Adoption Related Issues
·        Relationships (Interpersonal/Romantic)
·        Self-Image/Self-esteem
·        Sexual Orientation
·        Bereavement
·        Trauma​​

Couple/Marital Therapy

Couple  issues can become more complex with the addition of cultural differences and relocation. Our staff also values the process of addressing the ongoing difficulties while taking into consideration how the Korean culture may impact the identified struggles.  
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We also offer an evaluation for couples. Please ask for details.

​COMMON ISSUES
·        Family Stress or Conflict
·        Cross-cultural Marriage / Relationship
·        Couples Conflict
·        Communication Problems
·        Relationship Enhancement
·        Divorce / Separation
·        Birth, Death, Marriage, or Relocation Adjustments

Family Therapy

YPCS offers expertise in relationship and family issues. We aim to provide counseling with a focus on the solution rather than the problem when we work with couples and families. 

COMMON ISSUES
·        Family Stress or Conflict
·        Acting-out Children
·        Sibling Aggression
·        Parenting Concerns
·        Communication Problems
·        Improving the Parent-Child Relationship
·        Step-Family Blending
·        Divorce / Separation
·         Adjustments

Group Therapy

Group therapy is a powerful treatment modality that is offered at YPCS. While joining a group can feel intimidating, many mental health professionals believe group treatment offers advantages that cannot be found in individual counseling or therapy. The power of group treatment lies in the support and feedback given by other group members as well as by the therapists. Groups generally consist of five to eight members, and are led by one or two therapists. You will not be coerced to speak about any issues that you wish to remain private, but you will be encouraged to stretch yourself.
 
We offer several types of groups throughout the year. Please call and inquire about our group services.

 Additional Counseling Services 

Are you a Korean Transracial Adoptee?
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If you are an adult adoptee and want counseling for a subsidized fee, please visit Global Overseas Adoptees' Link (G.O.A.'L)'s webpage and learn about the counseling services you can receive through the organization. 

Please complete our registration form and indicate that you are an adoptee! ( 2020 contract was processed!) 

Are you concerned about paying for psychotherapy?  No need to worry!

If you are a foreign passport holder, we offer up to 5 sessions for 50,000 won if you register through the Seoul Global Center! ​
​Please complete their registration form. 

**Please note that this service is with a trainee therapist and is offered at the Seoul office ONLY.  Only 19+ages can use this service. 
02-2075-4140/ hotline@seoul.go.kr