Loosening the knots in our lives
“Puri” is the revised romanization of 풀이, a word in Korean that means explanation or interpretation or proof (as in mathematical proofs). This word embodies my work in collaborating with you to find ways forward when you are stuck in a difficult season in your life.
“Puri” is also closely related to the Korean verb 풀다, which means to untangle, untie, or loosen. This meaning also reflects my hope to support you and your loved ones in untangling and loosening problematic relationships in your life.
About Wonyoung
I am a bicultural and bilingual 1.5 generation Korean-American cisgender woman. I am licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in California and Oregon, and have a PhD in Education.
You can get to know more about me here.
Services & Rates
I offer sessions for individuals, couples, and families. I also offer AAMFT-approved clinical supervision for students and interns.
Find out more about what kind of therapy session would be right for you and your current needs here.
Specialties
In addition to addressing general issues in mental health (such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related difficulties), I work closely with individuals, children, youth, and families to address conflicts in relationships, cultural and multicultural issues, and identity development. I specialize in working with 1.5 and 2nd generation immigrants and their families. Korean page here.
I think of my role as a therapist to be a “bridge person,” someone who helps bridge gaps between people, cultures, and generations.
Wonyoung L. Cho, PhD, LMFT
I think of the therapy space to be a place to experiment new ways of thinking, new ways of communicating, and new ways of doing things. And experimenting isn’t always successful the first time, so it is important for the therapy space to be safe. It should be a place you can come to have difficult conversations.
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