Munsu Kwon, MD, LCPC

Licensed in Maryland · 24 years in practice

Munsu Kwon offers direct, steady support for people facing serious mood and thought-related struggles.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC1945 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1750446779 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English, Korean

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About Munsu

Munsu Kwon offers direct, steady support for people facing serious mood and thought-related struggles. He makes room for practical steps and clearer thinking when anxiety, depression, bipolar patterns, grief, or trauma feel overwhelming. Sessions are presented in English and Korean to help people express themselves in the language that feels natural.

With 24 years of experience, he draws on a variety of therapeutic methods to match each person’s needs. He pays attention to thinking patterns, emotional responses, and daily habits that keep problems stuck.

Background and approach

He also addresses compassion fatigue and the long-term impact of trauma or disaster exposure. Kwon has worked extensively with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, paranoia, and delusional symptoms. He offers guidance about levels of care and will outline additional services when a different setting may be more helpful.

He is licensed to practice in Maryland as an LCPC and also holds an MD credential. In sessions he focuses on small, manageable changes people can try between meetings. He uses phone and video calls as well as live chat and text messaging to keep therapy flexible.

People who want practical problem-solving, clearer emotional understanding, and steady support may find his approach helpful. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet and talk.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Munsu lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Compassion fatigue
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Intellectual disability
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Paranoia
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Self-harm
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Munsu names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can help when worry, depression, or trauma make it hard to do what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and obsessive or phobic reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress or obstacles appear.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people read facial cues and do deeper conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text sessions can serve as brief check-ins or ongoing support between longer meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling life responsibilities.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar patterns, trauma and abuse, grief, compassion fatigue, and related concerns such as obsessions, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.

What is his therapy style like?

He blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral and client-centered techniques to focus on thinking, feelings, and behavior. Sessions aim for practical steps people can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 24 years of experience working with people who have mood and thought-related disorders, including severe mental illness and psychotic symptoms.

Where is he licensed and based?

He practices in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, abbreviated as LCPC.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Korean.

How are therapy sessions delivered?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person’s needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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