Hi, I’m Susan Hea Jin Ko, LMFT.
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here!

I specialize in helping adults and postpartum moms navigating anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and the heavy emotional load of daily life. My style is gentle, warm, and nurturing, yet also direct and structured when you need clarity, guidance, and practical tools. I offer a compassionate space where you can breathe, feel understood, and finally stop carrying everything alone.

In our sessions, you won’t have to “hold it together.” You can show up exactly as you are. I help you slow down, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and build realistic coping strategies that support your emotional health and daily life. Clients often share that they feel calmer and more grounded after therapy because the space is safe, nonjudgmental, and culturally attuned.

My training includes a B.A. in Psychology from Syracuse University and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California (USC). My background spans school-based programs, hospitals, community mental health, and outpatient settings, along with extensive trauma-informed experience. I also completed advanced postpartum mental health training and Perinatal Parent Coaching through Postpartum Support International (PSI), allowing me to provide specialized, evidence-based support for new and postpartum moms.

I specialize in supporting:

• Adults navigating anxiety, overwhelm, stress, and major life transitions

• Postpartum and new moms experiencing anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, identity shifts, and emotional exhaustion

• AAPI individuals working through cultural pressure, family expectations, generational trauma, and identity-related stress

My approach blends compassion, cultural awareness, trauma-informed care, and gentle yet firm direction. You’ll feel deeply supported while gaining practical skills to help you feel more balanced, confident, and emotionally grounded. You’ll never be judged… only met with warmth, understanding, and guidance that honors your pace.

You don’t need to have everything figured out. You only need a safe place to begin. Together, we’ll help you reconnect with yourself, reduce overwhelm, and create meaningful, lasting change with grace and support.