I think the hardest part about finding a therapist is trying to figure out “am I going to feel at ease with this person? Are they going to see me? Understand me deeply?” and the answer is - it depends.
So let’s talk about what makes a therapeutic relationship work for us.
As your therapist
Hey! My name is Rosa Hwang (she/her).
Thanks for dropping by.
I want to take a second to introduce myself here so you can get a good idea of who I am as a person and as a therapist.
I’ve been developing my skills as a therapist in a lot of different settings over the last 7 years: inpatient psychiatric care, outpatient hospital clinics, community health, juvenile justice system, outpatient telehealth, and most recently inpatient/residential and partial hospitalization levels of care at an eating disorder hospital in Texas.
Every experience in my journey has informed my practice and how I show up as a therapist and human: with compassion, curiosity, and a strong belief that there is no one way towards healing. What drew me to this work (and keeps me grounded in it) is witnessing people rediscover their own strength and capacity for change - that process never stops inspiring me.
Credentials and Qualifications:
TX LPC License: #83783
BS in Applied Psychology from New York University
Masters of Education/Education Specialist in Counselor Education from University of Florida
CPT trained
3 years’ experience working at a high-acuity eating disorder hospital
Ketamine-assisted therapy trained (coming soon!)
Services provided:
Trauma-informed care
Eating disorders
LGBTQIA+ identity and mental health
Korean-American Experiences
My Approach to Therapy
Humor and directness play a huge role in my personal life and my work. I believe humor is healing - laughter allows for openness, connection, and even vulnerability. Sometimes, you just need to sit and chat about life, and I welcome that with open arms! You would be surprised by how much you share - and discover - in those lighter moments.
I am also a direct person. My background in high-acuity inpatient care taught me to ask meaningful questions, explore difficult topics early on, and challenge clients in ways that promote real growth. I’m not afraid to be honest and transparent with you - kindly, compassionately, and always in service of your growth. Therapy, after all, mirrors our relationships in real ways — including the parts where we are lovingly challenged to grow.
My Philosophy to Therapy
I approach therapy from a strengths-based and relational perspective, meaning I believe you already have inner resources that can be nurtured and expanded. My role is to collaborate and work with you to identify patterns, explore emotions, and make meaningful changes at a pace that feels manageable. You are the expert in your life. My job is to provide insight, tools, and perspective that support you in reconnecting with your own wisdom.
I integrate evidence-based therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), our sessions might include practicing mindfulness, exploring values, or learning concrete skills for emotional regulation and communication.