Rev. Alexander Yoo , LMFT

Rev. Alexander Yoo brings a change-oriented, meaning-focused approach to his work, guiding people through life transitions, grief, trauma, and questions of identity. He orients sessions around meaning-making and the larger existential questions that often accompany distress, while remaining practical about goals and day-to-day coping.

He often frames his role in shorter-term or online settings more like a life coach, tailoring each encounter to what a person needs in the moment - whether that is simply being heard or receiving direct feedback and guidance. That flexible stance allows him to blend active coaching with deeper therapeutic work when appropriate.

He is an ordained clergyperson and a hospice chaplain with graduate training, including a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts, and he is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). The LMFT credential indicates specialized training in relationship and family systems therapy. He is experienced working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, mood disorders, stress and anxiety, and caregiver and chronic illness challenges.

He welcomes conversations that do or do not involve faith or spirituality and is familiar with many religious and philosophical traditions, including earth-based and alternative belief systems. His aim is to help people find clarity, relief, and forward movement regardless of background or belief.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Rev. Yoo commonly draws on Existential Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. Existential Therapy explores meaning, values, and the big questions of life to help people face transitions, loss, and questions of identity with greater clarity. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used to process traumatic memories and reduce their intensity, often helping people who struggle with trauma and overwhelming emotional reactions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and grounding practices that can reduce anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and support coping during stressful life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rev. Yoo collaborates with each person to determine what fits their goals, needs, and preferences. He balances meaning-focused exploration with practical, change-oriented work so treatment can evolve as a person’s priorities shift.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit support into a busy life, to continue work across transitions, and to use different formats for different needs, whether someone prefers real-time conversation or written reflection.