Paul KiYoung Song

I'm Paul KiYoung Song, a bilingual Korean American therapist based in Boston. I've

spent 8+ years working in mental health — from research to hospital outpatient

psychiatry at Boston Medical Center and Tufts Medicine — and I now work

exclusively via telehealth across Massachusetts. I'm native in both English and

Korean, and I have real personal experience navigating multiple cultures, having

lived and worked in the U.S., Korea, and Hong Kong. That background isn't just

context — it shapes how I listen, what I pick up on, and how I work with clients who are carrying the weight of dual-cultural expectations alongside everything else. I

specialize in anxiety, OCD, and depression. I accept Aetna, Cigna, and

Carelon, and I offer a sliding scale for those who qualify.

My approach is structured and evidence-based — primarily CBT and ERP for OCD, but it's not rigid or one-size-fits-all. I work collaboratively to

identify what's keeping you stuck and build a clear, practical path forward. I also

bring a cross-cultural lens to the work, which matters especially for clients

navigating identity, acculturation, family pressure, or the specific experience of

being Korean or Asian American in the U.S. Sessions are focused, not passive. We'll

work on things together, not just talk about them.

Expect an honest, low-pressure conversation. I'll ask about what brought you in,

what's been getting in the way, and what you're hoping to change. You don't need to

have a clear answer — that's exactly what the first session is for. By the end, you'll

have a clearer sense of your goals and a rough outline of how we'll work toward

them. I'll also explain how I work so you can decide whether the fit feels right. If you

want to talk before booking, I offer a free 15-minute consultation — no commitment

required.