You don’t have to keep performing.
Let’s rediscover
what being real
actually feels like.
Joon Lee, LICSW
What if the path to healing wasn't fixing yourself—but finally being kind to yourself?
My goal is for this to be the therapy experience that finally resonates: a place where you feel understood rather than analyzed, accepted rather than judged, and supported with guidance that's both practical and deeply personal.
Here's what you can expect:
A genuine human who brings warmth, presence, and realness to every session
A collaborative partnership where your lived experience matters, and we shape strategies around your unique life
Compassionate listening paired with thoughtful challenge, so you leave with insight, direction, and practical tools
A therapist who takes time to truly know you, remembering the meaningful details and seeking to understand your coping strategies
Respect for your pace and your expertise in your own life, offering encouragement when it's helpful
A flexible, evidence-based approach that's adapted to your strengths, preferences, and goals
Small Steps,
Lasting Change.
Training & Education
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
Bachelor in Social Work | University of Washington | Seattle, Washington
Master of Social Work | University of Washington | Seattle, Washington
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- LW61094816 - Washington State
TRAININGS, CERTIFICATIONS & SPECIALIZATIONS
Video Game Addiction - Advanced Clinical Perspectives & Interventions
Digital Dependency - Addressing the Rise of Technology Addiction
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Meditation
Frequently Asked Questions
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Gaming Addiction
No matter how many times you promise yourself "just one more match," gaming continues to consume your days and nights. Real-life responsibilities pile up while virtual achievements feel more rewarding than anything offline. You're not lazy or broken—your gaming habits are meeting real psychological needs. Together, we can understand what drives your gaming patterns, develop healthier coping strategies, and help you build a life where gaming enhances your world rather than replacing it.
Anxiety and Depression
When screens become both escape and trap in the cycle of depression, finding your way back can feel impossible. I help clients understand how digital habits and depression reinforce each other, creating a pathway to genuine feeling rather than temporary numbing. Together, we'll explore what's beneath your screen use, reconnect with what brings true meaning, and develop skills to manage difficult emotions without digital distraction.
ADHD
For the ADHD brain, technology offers both essential tools and overwhelming distractions. I help clients understand how their unique brain wiring interacts with digital environments, creating strategies that work with natural ADHD tendencies rather than against them. Together, we'll develop approaches that harness technology's benefits while minimizing its power to derail motivation, focus, and follow-through.
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It’s my passion to create genuine conversations where we both get to be human. When you join a session, you can drop the “I’ve got it all together” act and show up exactly as you are.
I won’t just nod along; I’ll engage with you, challenge you when needed, and probably make you laugh along the way. Because real change doesn’t come from textbook techniques, it comes from real connection.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
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I am available for in-person appointments in the Seattle area. Otherwise, I serve all of Washington state through virtual appointments.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I’m here to listen, guide the process, and bring ideas to the table.
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You can contact me via form submission at the top of the page, email at joon@counselingwithjoon.com or phone at (206)717-5693