Elise Kwak
Elise works with:
people experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, grief, or emotional overwhelm
people who work in corporate environments and are experiencing burnout
people who want a therapist who can identify with them culturally
someone who is having an identity crisis and wants to reconnect to themselves
Intern Therapist
Welcome. Looking for support takes courage, and I’m glad you’re here.
I work with adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or simply not quite like themselves. You may be experiencing anxiety or panic, depression, grief, relationship struggles, life transitions, or perhaps you just know something doesn’t feel right and want to understand yourself better.
People come to therapy at many different points in life: young adults finding their footing, those navigating relationships or career changes, and people in midlife wondering what the next chapter might look like. Having spent over 20 years working in tech, I also understand the pressures of professional life, including stress, burnout, perfectionism, and career uncertainty.
I grew up in Seoul and moved to the U.S. in my early twenties. Living between cultures has shaped how I understand identity, belonging, family expectations, and finding your own voice while honoring where you come from.
My approach is integrative, relational, and person-centered, drawing from ACT, Gestalt, CBT, mindfulness, and somatic-informed practices. I pay attention not only to thoughts and emotions, but also to how stress, anxiety, and difficult experiences show up in the body. My style is warm, reflective, and collaborative. I hope to create a space where you can slow down, better understand what you’re experiencing, and reconnect with yourself with greater compassion and clarity.
I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University.
Outside of therapy, you’ll often find me playing with my dog, practicing yoga (I’m also a certified Yin Yoga teacher), spending time with family, or planning my next trip, concert & music festival. I love experiences that bring people together and make life feel a little more alive.
I know starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and I would be honored to support you in that process.
Pronouns: she/her
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
$90 / 50-minute individual session
elise@selfspaceseattle.com | (206) 414-8918 ext. 36