Yong is so kind, friendly, and easy to talk to. She creates a safe environment to be yourself. I'm so grateful for all of her support and encouragement to keep learning and growing.
Yong Pak, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Yong 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 Yong. View 23 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Nevada
Recent reviews
Yong is wonderful, and I am so grateful to have her!!!!
More about Yong
- 15 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Hi, my name is Yong S. Pak. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in Las Vegas, Nevada. I have been working in the mental health field since 2005 initially providing specialized therapeutic services to children and families, and thereafter with the general population providing individual, couple, and family therapy. I am experienced in working with clients who struggle with depression and anxiety as well as other mental health issues such as bipolar, OCD, and ADHD. I also have experience in working with family issues, couple-related issues, parent-child relationships, grief and loss, as well as with survivors of emotional and physical trauma.
I utilize primarily a client-focused approach with variations mainly from cognitive and dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused models. I believe every individual, couple, and family is unique and require a customized approach. My job is to provide this customized approach, utilizing my training and experience so that you can best realize your potential and success for therapy.
Since you have taken the initiative to address the challenges in your life through therapy, I hope that you will allow me to help guide and support you on this very personal journey and to achieve changes to become mentally healthier, stronger, and satisfied when it comes to yourself and your relationships with others.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Yong Pak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811109903.
- LCSW · Nevada · 5437-C · Expires February 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Yong Pak
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Yong is so kind, friendly, and easy to talk to. She creates a safe environment to be yourself. I'm so grateful for all of her support and encouragement to keep learning and growing.
Yong is wonderful, and I am so grateful to have her!!!!
I have greatly benefited from my therapy with Yong Pak. I look forward to each visit and walk away with goals and objectives for myself. I would highly recommend her.
She has helped make my journey towards healing possible. An amazing listener who always gives insightful help. 10/10
Very pleasant and professional. Relates well to my issues.
Yong is a phenomenal human who gets it. She’s an effective listener and a beacon of light. Providing effective feedback and insight, so that I am able to guide myself into trying on new perspectives and possibilities. She holds space really well that allows me to feel, seen and heard. I really do appreciate her ability to connect and counsel.
Yong is incredible. Her calm, opening demeanor makes it easy for me to open up - which has always been difficult for me to do. She offers great advice and gives me “homework” to challenge myself to be better.
Yong is an amazing listener. She is supportive, honest, and focused on my care and my needs. I appreciate her promptness in responding and during sessions. She is also respectful, genuine and empathetic.
Yong Pak is the 2nd person I’ve seen here on BetterHelp, and I felt a connection and click with her more than my 1st. She’s friendly, listens, and brings up topics from messages between Live Sessions (if I wrote some things of note that week), and/or she also responds promptly by text.
Great
Insightful, caring, offers great perspective
I really appreciate Yong and her ability to help me see new perspectives for difficult situations in my life. She is a great therapist and I am glad I found her here!
I have already referred colleagues to Pak and better help
Yong has done a great job for me.
Yong Pak brings a level if professionalism and respect that is desperately needed in the MH community. She is not being gated by infrastructure (patient perspective mind you) or so overloaded that she can no longer be compassionate. Truly feels like she is there for you, and what you're dealing with in that moment.
Yong is so easy to talk too! So far after one session with her, I can see myself continuing with her and helping my mental health.
Excellent human being. She has helped me immensely.
I am amazed at how well I was matched. I have done therapy before once and it had gone very well. Yong exceeds my expectations. She makes me feel like she is truly there for me and I love how she listens, gives me fresh perspectives, and offers amazing insight. I am going through some intense life moments and trying to deal with old trauma and I don’t know what is do right now without her.
She has such a clever way of helping to parse out the different perspectives one can take regarding situations. Also, her ability to display the interconnected nature of beliefs and behaviors is phenomenal. She is kind, patient, and genuinely empathetic toward her clients as well.
Yong is a great listener and she offers helpful ideas for managing stress. I would highly recommend her services.
She is extremely helpful and supportive.
I like how she listened to me and is patient and understanding of what is going on with me
Yong Pak is doing just fine... she is up to my standards.. and that means a lot.
Frequently asked questions
Does Yong Pak offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Yong Pak 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 Yong Pak speak?
Yong Pak speaks English.
How many years of experience does Yong Pak have?
Yong Pak has 15 years of experience.
Where is Yong Pak licensed to practice?
Yong Pak is licensed to practice in Nevada.
Does Yong Pak accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Yong Pak does not accept 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 Yong Pak offer?
Yong Pak offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Yong Pak?
Yong Pak 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 Yong Pak?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: 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.
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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.