Counselor and therapist for Asian Americans. Therapist in LA. Therapy for anxiety, depression, sadness, stress, burnout, and relationship problems
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Meet Jeffrey

I'm Jeffrey Yeom, a Licensed Psychotherapist certified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California. My approach is collaborative and goal-focused, ensuring we work together to integrate all aspects of your identity for a meaningful therapy experience.

How does Jeffrey help his clients?

I help my clients by walking beside them and honoring their story; through all the ups and downs. I make sure that therapy is a safe, secure, and judgment-free space that focuses on empowerment.

Additionally, I help clients dive deeper than just trying to change their thoughts. I help clients:

  1. Develop skills to identify their feelings and emotions in order to regulate and choose their appropriate responses.

  2. Explore the root cause of their feelings to exploring past experiences and relationships.

  3. Analyze and create new meaning from their past experiences.

  4. Align themselves with their true values and beliefs that are more authentic to who they are - not ones determined by their past.

  • The feeling of heaviness is clouding your whole being or you're feeling tired all the time. You no longer find interest in your hobbies that you used to enjoy. You're sleep or eating habits are disrupted and you feel like you can't do anything right. It's hard to feel motivated to do anything or go out and socialize.

  • You constantly catch yourself worrying or feeling scared that bad things are going to happen even when there's no actual sign of threat. You find it hard to relax, focus, or sleep because of racing thoughts. There may be times where your body is tense, heart beats fast, sweat a lot, or your stomach hurts.

  • You find it difficult to communicate your feelings and emotions to those you love and care about. The talks of intimacy and physical act of sex make you pull away or feel uncomfortable with your partner. You find it hard to connect in general with family and friends. Or you're avoiding getting into relationships because of past hurts.

  • You've experience deep hurt caused by a scary or painful event. As a result you feel like crawling into a hole and never showing your face again. You're constantly scared or even angry for most of your life. You carry unwanted memories or nightmares, and find it can be hard to feel safe or trust others. You find yourself avoiding certain things, smells, a person, or places that make you feel uncomfortable. You just can’t see yourself in a new light.

  • You feel lost because you don't know who you are and where you belong in this world. You constantly feel like you have to cater to others. You feel the need to compensate for others in your work place in order to be seen. You've been hurt by others that you've withdrawn completely and don't know where to start. You may even feel as if you and your family can’t agree on anything.

  • You are feeling extremely tired with what you're doing that you just want to do it anymore. You feel like you just don't care anymore so you give the least amount of effort. It's hard to experience that passion you once had back when you first started your career.

Who has Jeffrey worked with in the past?

My extensive experience includes working with individuals and families from the LatinX, Black, and Asian/Asian-American community. Here are just some of the mental health challenges that I’ve worked through with my clients:

I deeply understand that challenging experiences, whether from the past or present—like personal or generational trauma, systemic oppression, complex relationships with parents or guardians, and the stress of immigration—can shape the way my clients think, feel, and act. These experiences often mask who they truly are and what they truly seek in life.

Let’s discover what we can achieve together by signing up for a complimentary consultation call below.

“It’s never too late to redefine yourself, to change long ingrained habits, and to do the work you’ve always been capable of.”

-Seth Godwin

Find out how we can collaborate together by scheduling a free consultation call below.

Credentials

  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy awarded by Azusa Pacific University

  • B.A. in Psychology awarded by Azusa Pacific University

Work Experiences

  • I helped Asian and Asian-American clients explore and heal from past harmful experiences related to their racial identity and trauma experiences. I helped my clients create new meaning to have healthy romantic relationships. I helped them reconnect to their roots to redefine how they view acculturation and their family’s immigration status are, as well as assist with life transitions.

  • I helped LatinX and Black clients, within the Department of Mental Health setting, to reconnect with their families and better navigate their family dynamics and generational trauma. Part of my partnership also included assisting with case management in collaboration with social services, nurses, psychiatrists, and employment and housing departments.

  • Provided cross-cultural child and family therapy in Africa, addressing academic stress, life transitions, interpersonal issues, and crisis management.