Dr. Joyce Yung
Licensed Psychologist
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Hello! I am Dr. Joyce Yung, a licensed clinical psychologist, integrative practitioner, and founder of Aweness Psychology PC. With two decades of experience across continents and diverse clinical settings, I bring a depth of expertise shaped by rigorous clinical experience, research, and direct work with individuals, couples, and communities.
Lessons from Every Corner: My Global Experience
My journey has taken me into top universities, NIH-funded research labs, community clinics, inpatient hospitals, and forensic facilities. I have worked with people from all walks of life, from trauma survivors in highly impoverished communities to incarcerated individuals navigating severe mental health challenges. Through these experiences, I have witnessed both profound suffering and the extraordinary power of resilience, healing, and connection.
Therapy as a Sacred Space
I view therapy as a deeply sacred and collaborative process, one that honors each person’s innate wisdom, strength, and natural direction for transformation. Whether my clients or couples feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, my work is designed to help them regain clarity, balance, and a greater sense of agency in their life.
Science Meets Soul: My Integrative Approach
By integrating evidence-based psychological science with holistic healing, I offer a grounded yet expansive approach to mental health. My interventions draw from cognitive-behavioral, modern psychodynamic, interpersonal neurobiology, trauma-informed, relational-cultural, energy psychology, and somatic / mindfulness-based modalities. I apply techniques that are specific to my clients’ roadblocks to help them heal from limiting patterns / conflicts, cultivate emotional stability and capacity, experience higher conscious awareness, and take actions that align with true courage and authenticity.
A Mission Rooted in Wholeness and Purpose
My mission is to help individuals and communities heal, embrace their wholeness, and step into their brilliance with confidence and purpose. In a world defined by uncertainty and rapid change, I am committed to fostering self-mastery, relational connection, and purposeful transformation. I wholeheartedly believe in the combined power of each person’s unique contribution, as well as the fundamental right to thrive in a more connected, conscious, abundant, and just world.
Ready to Begin? Let's Take That First Step Together
If you are ready to embark on this journey with me, I invite you to take the first step. Together, we can create meaningful change, reconnect you with your inner wisdom, and move toward a life that feels deeply authentic and fulfilling.
What Clients Say About Working With Me
Being a mom with preteens and constantly balancing work, family, and everything else can feel overwhelming. I was stuck in a cycle, repeating the same patterns, and it seemed like nothing ever changed. Dr. Yung helped me see those patterns clearly and understand where my boundaries were either too strict or not firm enough. She gave me practical tools to set boundaries that actually feel right for me, not based on what I was taught. It’s made such a difference.
As a health executive, I struggled with severe guilt and shame, feeling like I’m not doing enough for the people we serve. On top of that, therapy often feels awkward and uncomfortable, and I have a hard time getting deep about anything because I’m so good at obscuring and avoiding. But working with Dr. Yung changed everything. I discovered so much about myself and made changes that felt true to who I really am beneath. This growth touches every part of my life. I’m appreciating my past and finally feeling good about who I am. I am finally someone I can actually love.
By the time I hit 53, life had knocked me down hard. A brutal divorce left me feeling totally broke and broken. I had nightmares every day and anxiety took over me. I could barely function, let alone work. I started therapy with Dr. Yung, and everything shifted. She guided me through healing and helped me regain my peace. Our work helped me regain control over my life. Now, I’m back on my feet, getting active again, and even returning to work. I’ve also started reconnecting with people I once thought were lost to me. Hope, resilience, and direction aren’t just distant dreams anymore. I’m really living them.
Gaming was my escape to avoid feeling and withdraw from relationships. Before working with Dr. Yung, I never realized how much my behaviors were tied to coping with my childhood experiences. Over time, I started to understand myself differently. I found healthier ways to understand and manage my constant worry and anxiety without seeking unhealthy stimulation or pushing myself into overdrive. I also became much better at communicating my needs, which made a real difference in my relationship with my wife and at work. Looking back, the growth I experienced on this healing journey was truly transformative.
