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What people talk about here

Depression
12.1%
Anxiety
10.8%
Loneliness
6.4%
Relationship Stress
6.2%
Breakups
5.6%
Managing Emotions
5.5%
Family Stress
4%
Student Life
3.3%
Work Stress
2.9%
Social Anxiety
2.8%
Bullying
2.7%
Forgiveness
2.4%
LGBTQ+ Issues
2.3%
Self-Harm
2.3%
Sleeping Well
2.1%
Self-Esteem
2.1%
Eating Disorders
2%
General Mental Health
2%
Panic Attacks
1.6%
Grief
1.5%
Getting Unstuck
1.5%
Weight Management
1.4%
Exercise Motivation
1.4%
PTSD
1.4%
ADHD
1.3%
Financial Stress
1.1%
Domestic Violence
1.1%
Alcohol/Drug Abuse
1%
Bipolar Disorder
1%
Parenting
0.9%
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
0.7%
Disabilities
0.7%
Women's Issues
0.7%
Chronic Pain
0.6%
Borderline (BPD)
0.6%
Spirituality
0.6%
Sexual Health
0.6%
Racial & Cultural Identity
0.5%
Addiction
0.4%
Recovery
0.4%
Perinatal Mood Disorder
0.3%
Diabetes
0.3%
Autism Spectrum
0.2%
Cancer
0.2%
Men's Issues
0.2%
Schizophrenia
0.1%
Dissociative Disorders
0.1%
Adoption/Foster Care
0.1%
Personality Disorder
0.1%

Therapists in Korea

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Alison Morogiello

Alison Morogiello

Counselor, Professional, LPC

Paengseong-eup, Gyeonggi-do

Alison Morogiello is a professional counselor, LPC, providing services in Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. She offers support to individuals, couples, and families, working with clients across various age groups, including teens (13 to 18) and adults (18 to 65). Her practice addresses a range of concerns such as anxiety, general well-being and mental health concerns, LGBTQ+ related concerns, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Alison Morogiello offers services in English (US). She integrates a diverse set of therapeutic approaches into her practice, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Family / Marital Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Structural Family Therapy.

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Questions people are asking

Local Support in Korea

Korea's dynamic socio-economic landscape is a tapestry of cultural richness and robust educational achievements, yet it presents mental health challenges deeply intertwined with economic and social realities. Notably, only 20% of Koreans seek mental health care despite mental health disorders affecting 1 in 4 individuals, with alarming statistics like the highest suicide rate in the OECD. With competitive work culture and high housing costs, particularly in urban hubs such as Seoul, the mental health challenges in Korea are exacerbated. These economic pressures and the stigma surrounding mental health issues create barriers to access to mental health services in Korea. However, the story is not without hope. There's a growing focus on improving mental health support in Korea through community-based initiatives and policy reforms. The government has pledged significant investment in overhauling mental health policies, emphasizing community care over institutionalization—though critics urge more immediate implementation of affordable mental health care in Korea. Encouragingly, public awareness is slowly rising, with more approachable and affordable mental health resources in Korea emerging, aiming to bridge access gaps. This directory serves as a gateway to these resources, offering vital links to both national and localized support systems, addressing mental health challenges in Korea with a view to fostering resilience and inclusivity.

Frequently asked questions

Use the search box at the top of this page to narrow down to your city or zip code, then choose the kind of support you need - therapists, treatment centers, housing assistance, food pantries or faith-based services. Every listing links through to contact details and directions.

It varies by listing. Food pantries, many housing programs and faith-based services are typically free, while therapists and treatment centers usually charge or bill insurance. Check the individual listing and contact the provider directly to confirm.

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