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

I specialize in providing online therapy for adults and moms navigating anxiety, overwhelm, burnout, and the emotional weight of daily life. Many of the clients I work with appear high-functioning on the outside, yet internally feel anxious, depleted, and stretched thin. Therapy with me offers a steady, supportive space to slow down, gain clarity, and develop practical tools that help you feel calmer and more grounded in everyday life.

My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and structured. I work gently and warmly, while also offering clear guidance and direction when needed. In our sessions, you don’t have to hold it together or explain everything perfectly. We focus on understanding your thoughts and emotions, reducing constant worry, and building realistic coping strategies that support both your mental health and daily functioning. Clients often share that they feel steadier, more emotionally regulated, and better equipped to manage stress as therapy progresses.

I specialize in working with:

• Adults experiencing anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, and life transitions

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

• AAPI individuals processing cultural pressure, family expectations, generational patterns, and identity-related stress

I immigrated from Korea to the U.S. as a child and identify as a 1.5-generation immigrant, an experience that deeply informs my work with AAPI clients. Growing up between cultures has shaped my understanding of family dynamics, unspoken expectations, and the emotional complexity of navigating identity, belonging, and responsibility.

My clinical background includes a B.A. in Psychology from Syracuse University and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Southern California. I have worked across school-based programs, hospitals, community mental health, and outpatient settings, bringing extensive trauma-informed experience into my practice. I also completed advanced postpartum mental health training and Perinatal Parent Coaching through Postpartum Support International, allowing me to provide specialized, evidence-based support for postpartum mental health concerns.

My work blends compassion, cultural awareness, and evidence-based care with intentional structure. This practice is best suited for clients seeking focused, high-quality therapy that offers both emotional support and practical change—not just a place to vent, but a space to grow with clarity and care.

You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. Together, we’ll work toward reducing overwhelm, reconnecting with yourself, and creating meaningful, sustainable change.