Jookyoung Jackie Faana, LCSW

Jookyoung Jackie Faana is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. She speaks English and Korean and brings 16 years of experience to sessions. Her approach aims to make talking about hard things feel straightforward and manageable.

She focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. That might mean noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, or practicing ways to tolerate strong feelings. She pays attention to attachment concerns and how relationships affect mood and self-worth.

Many clients come for help with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and feelings of isolation or shame. She also supports people working on communication problems, control issues, and building self-love. Sessions center on the client’s goals and everyday challenges rather than jargon-filled explanations.

Her work pulls from several approaches, including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-based thinking, and client-centered listening. She aims to balance practical skills with room to talk about meaning, values, and losses.

People who meet with her can expect an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where the therapist listens first and offers options second. The process is collaborative - she helps clients try different strategies and keeps adjusting based on what helps in daily life.

How different approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and committing to actions that match personal values. It can help people who feel stuck by encouraging small, value-driven steps rather than getting caught up in trying to eliminate difficult thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and provides concrete tools to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. It often includes short, doable exercises to practice between appointments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to see what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions are used to try methods, gather feedback, and adjust the plan so techniques feel useful in daily life.

Confirm current session formats before booking to know which online options are supported. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a busy day, use shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel when managing pain or fatigue. Online work can also make it easier to include regular practice of skills in real-life routines. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and tools to match what clients can realistically do between meetings.