Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

Therapist profile

Isaac Choi

LPC Virginia 6 years of experience

Calm, direct counseling for life transitions

Continue with Isaac

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Isaac Choi
  • Practical coping skills
  • Support for relationships
  • Goal focused work

About Isaac

Isaac Choi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or confidence concerns. He creates an open space where clients can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. Isaac presents a direct, supportive presence for those ready to take a first step toward change.

With six years of clinical work, Isaac draws on several practical methods to help people make progress. He uses client-centered techniques to listen and respond to each person’s needs, and he incorporates cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. He also brings mindfulness and solution-focused tools to help with day-to-day coping and short-term goals.

Sessions emphasize collaboration and clear steps. Isaac works with clients to set achievable goals, try small changes, and track what helps. He often focuses on managing panic, dealing with grief, and navigating major life changes, including parenting and career stress.

He aims to reduce isolation and build skills for handling anger, commitment worries, and family-of-origin concerns. For people facing caregiver strain, financial stress, or questions about life purpose, he explores practical strategies and next steps. Isaac encourages straightforward talk about what matters most to each client.

People seeking help begin by describing their current struggle and what they want to change. Isaac offers steady guidance, questions that clarify priorities, and plans that fit daily life. He supports clients through the small decisions that add up to lasting shifts.

How his approaches guide online care

Isaac combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make practical changes. Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens carefully and follows the person's lead, focusing on what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral work looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.

He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. These strategies can be useful for intense emotions, panic, or persistent anxiety and help people gain tools they can use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Isaac will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest steps to try together. He adjusts methods over time based on what the client finds most useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals and therapists often use online sessions to maintain momentum between in-person visits and to practice skills in real-life situations.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Isaac commonly address?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem challenges, plus parenting, career strain, grief, trauma, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

He practices a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration while using structured techniques when helpful.

What is his professional background?

Isaac has six years of professional experience working with a range of mood and life-stress concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

Back to all therapists

Isaac ChoiContinue with Isaac