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Therapy Flows

Therapy with Grit and Grace

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Specialities

EMDR

Depression

Racial Identity

Relationship Issues

Anger Management

Trauma and PTSD

Family of Origin

Anxiety

Grief

Michael Hwang, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #137788

I guide individuals to find clarity and calm by teaching them how to connect and communicate with people in their lives.

We all want connection. We all want to be understood. Growing up, I struggled with both. In an environment full of tension and abuse, I often felt labeled the family’s black sheep. To escape, I withdrew. As I shut out the world, I felt a depth of loneliness I don’t wish on anyone. I also rebelled. Right after high school, I ended up locked up with two felony charges. This experience compelled me to turn things around. I put my head down and went off to college.

One day during grad school, my mother called to share that my parents were getting a divorce. The divorce left her in deep financial trouble and she needed my help. I got off the phone, dropped out of my program and moved back home. I picked up three jobs and slowly helped piece our lives back together. Through the process, I eventually landed a job at Apple.

In many ways, I felt that I had made it. I had a great job, financial freedom, and status; however, inside, turmoil was bubbling just below the surface. I felt restless, disconnected and angry. Angry at the hand I had been dealt, empty at how quickly the satisfaction dulled from my achievements, and resentful at the lack of love I felt from my family. I also didn’t like who I was becoming.

Eventually, I found my way to therapy. I needed answers and a way out of my pain.

Slowly through the work of therapy, I evolved. I became someone that I respected and enjoyed. Most importantly, I felt connected to myself and others. I can now say that I live a more balanced and hopeful life.

This is why I became a therapist; I want to walk alongside others like my therapist did for me. My goal is to help heal and transform those in need so they experience grace, feel inspired, and are empowered to live boldly. There is freedom that comes with knowing and accepting yourself. I hope our work together will bring this freedom into your life.

Contact me for Online Sessions

I guide individuals to find clarity and calm by teaching them how to connect and communicate with people in their lives.

The Values

Curiosity

We seek knowledge, look for connections, and cultivate our intuition.

cultural awareness

We investigate how the myriad of social identities and perspectives impact the way we navigate the world.

connection

We see, hear and value one another

Down to Earth

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Empowering

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Cultural awareness

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I will walk with you as I work with you

My Work

Our Values

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Vision

Helping each person feel worthy, inspired and compelled to live a life of compassion and generosity.

Mission

Through authentic connections, help patients grow more resilient, curious and fearless in their lives.

purpose

To heal and transform those in need so they experience grace, feel inspired, and are empowered to live boldly.

My Work

Our Values

Design + Development

Doorstep Drycleaning

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Design + Development

La Vie En Ordre Inc.

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Design + Development

Respite for the Weary

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Design + Development

Moonlight Movies

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The Process

Step 1: Setting the stage

The first several sessions will be focused on building a trusting relationship with me, one where you are able to be open about yourself and your experiences.

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Step 2: Defining your plan

You and I will collaboratively develop a treatment plan for your areas of interest.

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Step 3: Exploring

As we unpack your experiences, you will learn more about yourself and the impact of your experiences. Together, you and I will explore these additional insights.

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Step 4: Deepening transformation

Your self exploration and work will often uncover uncomfortable emotions that need to be addressed. The “working through” of such feelings will help free yourself from emotional blocks and inhibitions.

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