Rachel Park (she/her)

Clinical Therapist

MA Marriage and Family Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor (Illinois, USA - 178.013027)

Supervised by Chong Concannon, LCPC

English, Korean

Sliding Scale Rates (no insurance)

₩100,000 Individual Intake Session

₩80,000 Individual Session

₩130,000 Couples/Family Intake Session

₩110,000 Couples/Family Session

Full Rate (out-of-network insurance)

₩225,000 Initial Diagnostic Assessment

₩175,000 Individual/Couples Session

 

Hi, I’m Hakyoung, but you can also call me Rachel. I was born in Seoul, South Korea, and spent parts of my early childhood and adulthood in the U.S. before returning to Seoul. Living between cultures gave me firsthand insight into the emotional complexities of adapting to change, it’s moving abroad, returning home, or simply stepping into a new chapter of life. These experiences shape how I support clients through personal, professional, and cross-cultural transitions, helping them process changes as they navigate their new reality.

My clinical perspective is informed by earlier experience working with corporate executives and professionals across different fields in South Korea, where I supported English communication in professional settings. This background gave me valuable insight into workplace dynamics, including performance expectations, heavy workloads and the ongoing challenge of maintaining balance. These are insights I draw on as part of my work with clients navigating stress, workplace demands, and burnout in both their personal and professional lives.

I’m a licensed professional counselor practicing under clinical supervision, continuing to deepen my clinical expertise. I am committed to ongoing professional growth while creating a compassionate and safe space for my clients. I take an integrative approach, tailoring various evidence-based methods to best support each client’s unique needs. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, I strive to be flexible and collaborative, meeting you where you are and working together in a way that feels meaningful and effective.

 
 
 

CLINICAL APPROACH

I am especially grounded in Person-Centered Therapy, as I believe meaningful change begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and accepted without conditions or judgment. I place great importance on creating a secure, collaborative space where clients can explore their inner world at a pace that feels safe. My relational stance is guided by attunement, warmth, and respect for each client’s autonomy, allowing the therapeutic process to unfold with trust and depth.

I also draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supporting clients in identifying and reframing unhelpful thought patterns, enhancing emotional awareness, and developing practical, evidence-based strategies for change. Additionally, I integrate principles of Motivational Interviewing to pace the therapeutic process to match each client’s readiness, gently evoking their own motivation for growth rather than imposing change. This approach encourages clients to take meaningful steps forward while maintaining a sense of agency and safety.

To complement this work, I incorporate elements of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), helping clients clarify their goals, access existing strengths, and build on moments of resilience. Rather than remaining anchored in problem narratives, this framework supports clients in envisioning the future and what is possible and identifying realistic, sustainable steps that align with their values and capacity for change.

Above all, I believe that therapy should be a place where you feel completely safe, understood, and accepted just as you are. Whether you’re navigating a major life change or working through emotional challenges, my goal is to provide unwavering support and practical guidance, helping you move toward lasting healing and a sense of wholeness.

 
 

INTERESTS, HOBBIES, & FUN FACTS

I love spending time with family and friends, ordinary moments like watching movies, sharing a great meal together, as well as special occasions like traveling, celebrating the holidays, traveling or enjoying fireworks and sunsets together. It’s those meaningful moments that bring me the most joy.

Holidays have a special place in my heart. I enjoy visiting places that go all out with decorations and seasonal celebrations, where I can fully take in the excitement and joy of the moment. I love the festive vibe and family traditions that bring us together. I enjoy keeping our traditions but giving them a playful twist every year; doing what we love, just not in the exact same way. Every year becomes its own version of something we enjoy, and that’s what makes it so special.

I also love creating a space that feels open and uncluttered. I find joy in keeping things intentional, surrounding myself with what I love and making room for what truly matters. Letting go of what I don’t need gives me the space to pause, reflect, and stay connected to what’s important in my life.

 
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