Mi Yoo

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a master’s-level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) practicing in Florida. My experience working in residential treatment settings for mental health and substance use has shaped my commitment to compassionate, client-centered care. Through years of clinical practice, I’ve developed a deeper understanding of how thoughts, emotions, and life experiences impact daily functioning and overall well-being.

I strive to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and understood. Like many people, I have faced personal challenges that have deepened my understanding of mental health and strengthened my empathy for those I work with. I earned my master’s degree in social work from the University of Maine and have worked in home-based family programs, residential treatment settings, and a methadone clinic providing medication-assisted treatment. Throughout my career, I’ve supported adults with dual diagnoses, trauma, mood disorders, serious mental illness, and substance use concerns, as well as older adults navigating life transitions.

My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and strengths-based. I believe each person is the expert on their own life, and my role is to walk alongside you with empathy, compassion, and respect. I integrate evidence-based practices tailored to each client, including trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), strengths-based, and Solution-Focused Therapy, to support meaningful and lasting change.

In our first session, you can expect a safe, comfortable, and welcoming space where you feel heard, cared for, and understood. We’ll begin by reviewing confidentiality and discussing what brought you to therapy, your expectations, and your goals. I’ll also share my role as a therapist and invite you to talk about what you hope for from our work together. The first session is about beginning to build a collaborative foundation and seeing if we’re a good fit.