about jeong yoon

k. jeong yoon janney is an individual and relational therapist focusing on work with oppressed and minoritized people. jeong yoon also does work as an equity and inclusion consultant and trainer committed to engaging the intersections of multiple identities.

jeong yoon is a fat, queer, disabled, neurodivergent, immigrant, woman of color. jeong yoon is also a transracial/transnational adoptee.

jeong yoon received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Oregon, in addition to a certificate in Substance Abuse Prevention. After her undergraduate degree, she began working at Central Washington University as a student affairs administrator.

During her time working with students, jeong yoon developed a passion for supporting historically underserved populations and began working at Central Michigan University as the assistant director for Multicultural Academic Student Success. Missing the Pacific Northwest, jeong yoon returned to the University of Oregon to work with the Center for Multicultural Academic Excellence and the Office of the Dean of Students.

After working for a decade in higher education, jeong yoon decided to pursue another career path. She returned to the University of Oregon to earn a Master of Science in Couples and Family Therapy (CFT). During her time with the CFT program, jeong yoon was also a fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy Minority Fellowship Program.

jeong yoon is a licensed counselor in both Oregon and Washington. Additionally, jeong yoon completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (fundamentals, externship, core skills, and EFCT supervision) and a certificate in the accredited Training for Adoption Competency from the Center for Adoption Support and Education. jeong yoon is also a clinical supervisor for professional counselor associates and marriage and family therapy associates in Oregon.

In her spare time, jeong yoon enjoys spending time with her partner, her two small dogs, volunteering in the community, and crafting.

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