Myung "Claire" Hwang, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Myung "Claire" Hwang uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 114568 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1053184325 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: Korean

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About Myung

Myung "Claire" Hwang uses a client-centered approach to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 20 years of experience. Claire focuses on practical help for things that make life harder right now.

She keeps the pace steady and listens for what a person needs each session. Claire helps people rebuild self-esteem and confidence after difficult experiences. She supports those coping with trauma and abuse, and those worn down by compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Work often focuses on small, manageable steps that make everyday life feel easier. Her sessions may address career concerns, feelings of isolation or loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Claire also helps people work through guilt, shame, and issues around forgiveness and self-love.

She pays attention to how these feelings affect day-to-day choices and relationships. Claire speaks Korean and offers conversational support in that language when helpful. She values the person in the room as the expert on their own life and centers their goals in planning treatment.

People can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through what matters most to them. To begin, Claire asks clients to share current concerns and goals so she can tailor sessions to their situation. Over time the focus may shift as progress is made, with adjustments based on what is working and what is not.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Myung names

Client-Centered Therapy

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Online support

Client-centered care delivered online

Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people name their priorities. This approach suits concerns like low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and life changes because it follows the client’s pace and goals.

The therapist will work collaboratively to find the best ways to help. If a particular technique or focus does not fit, Claire will adjust the approach based on the client’s needs and feedback. Deciding on the therapeutic path is a shared process that evolves over time.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Claire commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include self-esteem, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and women’s issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and letting the client guide the pace. Sessions focus on the client’s strengths and priorities.

What is Claire’s background and experience?

She has 20 years of professional experience working with people facing emotional and life challenges. That experience informs how she supports clients through change and recovery.

Where is Claire licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in California, listed as LCSW.

Can I work with her in another language?

Sessions are offered in English and Korean.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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