Heeyeon Chu, Ph.D.

• Ph.D. & M.A. in Counseling and Coaching — Yonsei University
• B.A. in Psychology — Tufts University

I approach counseling as a collaborative and respectful process. My role is not to evaluate or judge you, but to understand you — your experiences, your context, and what matters most in your life.

My approach is integrative and culturally informed, drawing on frameworks including:

• Psychodynamic approaches — to explore personality patterns, relationships, and underlying motivations
• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — to identify and reshape unhelpful thought patterns and strengthen coping skills
• Positive Psychology — to cultivate resilience, strengths, and long-term well-being
• Cultural awareness framework — because culture deeply shapes identity, relationships, and emotional experiences

• Director — Heeyeon Counseling Center (2021–Present)
• Associate Professor — Tae Jae University (2022–2023)
• Adjunct Professor — Han Yang University (2020–2022)
• Lecturer — Yonsei University (2020–2022)
• Coaching Operations Manager — Hupo (2022)
• Mental Health Counselor — Minerva University (2017–2021)
• Counselor — Yonsei University Counseling & Coaching Center (2015–2020)
• Clinical Coordinator — Global Diaspora Multicultural Coaching Network (2015–2020)
• Counselor — Seoul National University (2018–2019)
• Counselor — Mindcare Institute of Korea (2013–2016)

• Youth Counselor — Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (여성가족부 청소년 상담사 1급)
• Professional Counselor — Korean Association of Christian Counseling & Psychology (한국 기독교 상담 심리학회 2급 전문상담사)
• Family Counselor — Korean Family Culture Counseling Association (한국 가족문화상담협회 2급 가족상담 전문가)
• Member — Korean Counseling Psychological Association (한국 상담심리학회 정회원)
• Member — Korean Counseling Association (한국상담학회 정회원)
• Korea Associate Coach — Korea Coaching Association (한국 코치협회 코칭 전문가)