Migyeong Jang, M.A.
Migyeong Jang is a psychology trainee working towards her doctorate degree in counseling psychology. She is supervised by Dr. Erin Kotkowski. Migyeong has spent the last several years working with college students and adult clients in a variety of settings including college counseling centers and hospitals. She offers individual and group therapy at BWG. Migyeong has experience working with a variety of client concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal issues.
Migyeong’s approach to counseling is rooted in creating a safe and non-judgmental space in which clients can focus on learning more about themselves, their life experiences, and the world around them. She believes that growth and healing happen when we become more aware of our own strengths and make choices that are consistent with our values. Based on this foundation, Migyeong utilizes a variety of therapeutic interventions including consciousness-raising, empowerment, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Migyeong received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and linguistics from Emory University, and her master’s degree in counseling psychology from the University of Akron. She is currently enrolled at the University of Akron, where she is a fifth-year doctoral psychology student.
Contact
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave. Suite 208
Mentor Ohio 44060
Email:
mjang@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440.392.2222
Fax:
440.565.2349
Articles
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