Myung "Claire" Hwang , LCSW

Myung "Claire" Hwang is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience. She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, challenges with motivation, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression. Her practice emphasizes a respectful, client-centered stance that treats each person as the expert of their own life and highlights the personal strengths that support change and healing.

She invites clients to explore practical ways to manage difficult emotions and life transitions while attending to deeper patterns that may underlie recurring struggles. Myung "Claire" Hwang aims to create a therapeutic space where individuals can build resilience, clarify goals, and reclaim a sense of agency. She recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage and acknowledges the effort involved in beginning that work. Her approach is grounded in collaboration and a belief that existing strengths can be mobilized to overcome challenges.

Client-Centered Care and Online Therapy Options

Myung "Claire" Hwang practices from a client-centered perspective, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration. This approach centers the client's experience and priorities, helping people feel heard while exploring emotions, values, and goals. It is especially helpful for concerns such as self-esteem, relationship conflicts, life transitions, and the emotional aftermath of trauma.

Client-centered work focuses on building a respectful therapeutic relationship and drawing out the client’s existing strengths to support change. The therapist partners with the client to tailor interventions and pacing to individual needs, making the process collaborative and responsive rather than prescriptive.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow for face-to-face interactions from home, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging can suit those who prefer typing or need brief, timely support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.