Rev. Yoo has been a great support to me in a very challenging time. I’ve gotten a lot from our sessions and am grateful that I found him.
Rev. Alexander Yoo, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Rev. is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Rev.. View 17 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
He is the best!
More about Rev.
- 26 years' experience
- Male
- LMFT
Hello! You may not know me yet, but I'm looking forward to getting to know you.
I use a change-oriented approach with a bent toward meaning-making and "the big questions" of life.
I don't think BetterHelp really has the tools to do in-depth therapy work, so I tend to like to focus on either 1) listening and/or 2) advice. It depends on what you’re needing in the moment. Would you like me to listen, or would you like me to provide feedback/opinions/advice?
I'd like for you to get some relief and clarity in your life. Whatever your goals, or the life transitions you want to better understand, I can help you, regardless of your culture, your background, your politics, philosophy, or past.
(Note: I am also an ordained clergyperson with a Master of Divinity MDiv degree, and a hospice chaplain.
Faith/religion/spirituality or no, if you want to integrate that into our talks, great. If not, also great. I'm well-versed in many religions and philosophical approaches to existence, including earth-based and "alternative" belief systems, e.g., TST.)
Talk soon,
Alexander Yoo, MDiv, MA, LMFT
Specialties
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Rev. Alexander Yoo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346887171.
- LMFT · California · 102886 · Expires April 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Rev. Alexander Yoo
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Rev. Yoo has been a great support to me in a very challenging time. I’ve gotten a lot from our sessions and am grateful that I found him.
He is the best!
You're a phenomenal therapist!
I signed up for this app with quite a bit of trepidation. Rev. Yoo alleviated my concerns and skepticism with his professionalism, thoughtfulness, genuine concern for my mental healthy, and his ability to talk to me like a “real person” and not so clinical. Great therapist, I highly recommend him.
I like Rev Yoo as my therapist he is good in making me feel comfortable to be open about anything, I can tell him anything, I like that he understand what I’m going through and I can feel that he is there to help me cope up, i look forward to my video session with him because I always feel better after. I would like to continue working with him until I know I’m better and maybe even if I’m already healed. Thank you Rev Yoo.
I am so grateful for Rev. Yoo, his insights, and ability to help me with my perspectives.
He is amazing and I am thankful he is my therapist
Understanding that this is my first experience with professional counseling, Alexander laid the groundwork and expectations with me where I felt listened to from day 1. He was patient with me when I let my emotions rush over me when diving into hard parts of my history. My vulnerability felt validated and he followed that with sobering thoughts and pieces of wisdom to reframe my ill-conceived tendencies and behaviors. I highly recommend him for issues regarding previous trauma, and performance anxiety, among others. He is kind, empathetic, and is an example of working in the service of others.
Rev. Yoo is a patient, caring and professional expert. I have been doing psychotherapy with Rev. Yoo almost 5 months now, and I initially thought male therapists are not trustworthy and authoritative because of my past experience with a male counselor, but he really changed my mind and I really appreciate that. I want you to know if you're finding a therapist who is sensitive with LGBTQ+ issues, Rev. Yoo is the one.
Rev. Yoo has been helping me work through my triggers and pain from the past. I feel he listens and affirms while also helping me with my perspective. As a person of faith, he points me toward God and helps me step back and see the bigger picture while also addressing specific situations with guidance and solutions. I am thankful to have the remote counseling during this time.
We've just started and there's a lot to cover with all my things. So, we haven't really gotten to the matter of it all, but he's been great so far. He listens. Seems to understand, but he hasn't really been given a chance to do much, outside of listen. So far, so good. He seems like a great person.
He’s attentive, kind, knowledgeable and encouraging.
Rev. Yoo has been an absolutely lifesaver. I feel like I can confide in him and that he actually listens to what I’m saying. If I don’t message in a few days he checks up on me and I really appreciate that.
Rev. Yoo was the perfect therapist for me. He helped me to dig deeper into something I didn’t think I could break through into and offered me helpful and appropriate suggestions to try and questions to think about. He helped me to arrive at solutions and pointed them out to me in unique ways. I especially appreciated him connecting what I was going through back to God and my faith; not everyone does that and that’s something I was looking for. Only great things to say! It’s been awesome and would love to continue as long as I can/need.
Rev. Yoo helps me and listens to me and understands the issues that I have.
He genuinely seems to listen and care about the things that I expressed. When I am hesitant to respond he checks on me and that makes me feel like he cares about what I’m going through. His advice is great and I love the worksheets he recommends. So far, I am very happy with the relationship we are building.
Rev. Yoo is kind, understanding, and a beam of light in a hurricane. If you’re lost, confused, hurt, don’t be afraid of getting therapy from him. He’s the best thing that happened.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rev. Alexander Yoo offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Rev. Alexander Yoo works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Rev. Alexander Yoo speak?
Rev. Alexander Yoo speaks English.
How many years of experience does Rev. Alexander Yoo have?
Rev. Alexander Yoo has 26 years of experience.
Where is Rev. Alexander Yoo licensed to practice?
Rev. Alexander Yoo is licensed to practice in California.
Does Rev. Alexander Yoo accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Rev. Alexander Yoo accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Rev. Alexander Yoo offer?
Rev. Alexander Yoo offers clients Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Rev. Alexander Yoo?
Rev. Alexander Yoo can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Rev. Alexander Yoo?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.