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Myoung Shin Hilson

Myoung Shin Hilson, LPC

Therapist · Wyoming · 15+ years of experience

Calm-minded, practical counseling for life transitions

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  • Mindful skill-building
  • Client-centered care
  • 15 years experience

About Myoung

Myoung Shin Hilson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life shifts. She speaks English and Korean and practices from Wyoming. Her approach centers on treating each person as an individual and helping them move toward clearer, calmer living.

She uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters to each person. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills to manage intense feelings, recurring thoughts, and difficult choices. Mindfulness exercises and practical cognitive techniques are part of how she helps people cope day to day.

Hilson brings 15 years of counseling experience to sessions and aims to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space. She emphasizes inner resources and the capacity to change patterns that feel stuck. Clients explore their values, relationships, and the everyday behaviors that get in the way of feeling more fulfilled.

Her work also addresses trauma, abuse, relationship strain, parenting stress, career worries, and caregiver burnout. She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people find clearer next steps.

People who choose her often want practical strategies alongside deeper reflection about purpose and meaning. The goal is to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning while helping clients reconnect with what matters most to them.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Texas, Wyoming

Languages

English, Korean

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and clarifies their own goals and values so change can come from within.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It uses simple exercises to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Mindfulness-based practices teach attention to the present moment and gentle awareness of thoughts and body sensations. These techniques can reduce reactivity and support better emotional regulation during stressful periods.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, shorten travel time, and offer more scheduling flexibility. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions so that skills practice and reflection still happen effectively.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is the general therapy style here?

The approach is client-centered and practical, combining listening with skills practice. Sessions use mindfulness and cognitive tools to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

How much experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has 15 years of counseling experience and applies that background when helping people manage emotional challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices from Wyoming with licensure noted for TX LPC and WY LPC in her background.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Korean.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled and what does cost look like?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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