Rev. Alexander Yoo, LMFT

California · 26 years in practice

Rev. Alexander Yoo is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people find practical relief during hard times.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 102886 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1346887171 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 26
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Alexander

Rev. Alexander Yoo is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people find practical relief during hard times. He aims to help clients feel clearer about decisions and more able to move forward.

He meets people where they are and tailors sessions to what they need in the moment. He blends a focus on meaning and the big life questions with hands-on change work. Sessions can include short-term coaching, reflective conversation, or concrete steps to manage stress and anxiety.

Background and approach

He has a long career in counseling and pastoral roles, so spiritual questions can be part of discussions when useful. Alexander brings 26 years of experience working with issues such as grief, trauma and abuse, substance concerns, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy struggles, and stress related to caregiving or career change.

He also supports people dealing with body image, eating concerns, and identity matters including LGBT issues. His approach draws on Existential Therapy alongside methods like EMDR, Jungian ideas, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to help clients make sense of painful experiences and build practical coping skills.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted from California. Alexander holds a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts, and he carries the credential LMFT. He adapts his style to each person, whether they want focused coaching or deeper therapeutic work.

Focus areas and approaches

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

LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Alexander names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online work

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, values, and the big questions people face. Online sessions can use those conversations to help people clarify priorities and make choices during transitions or loss.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a method used to reduce distress from disturbing memories. When offered remotely, EMDR sessions focus on guided attention and processing while the clinician and client work step by step through difficult events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit those aims. That choice is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.

Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and EMDR-style work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter focused check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients share thoughts between appointments or check in quickly during the week.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including grief, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career stress.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions blend meaning-focused conversation with change-oriented work. He can listen, offer feedback, or coach practical steps depending on what the client needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 26 years of professional experience that includes counseling and pastoral roles, as well as hospice chaplain work.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds the credential LMFT and practices from California.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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