Online individual therapy across South Korea.

Getting started is easy. First, visit grouporttherapy.com and click "Get Started". This will take you to https://www.grouporttherapy.com/service-types, to first select which type of therapy you’re interested in and to complete a brief intake form about your therapy goals and preferences. Then, we'll match you with a licensed therapist/your group based on your needs and any specific requests you may have. After signing up, a care coordinator will get in touch with you via email &/or phone to walk you through available therapists and scheduling. You’ll make the final choice about your care, including which therapists you’ll meet with and when based on your preferences and schedule. You'll then be confirmed for your sessions, and be able to attend your sessions weekly over video chat.

For group sessions, most clients select their group directly upon signing up so they are matched right away. For private therapy sessions, like individual therapy or couples therapy etc. Most clients are matched with a licensed therapist within 24- 72 hours of signing up. This quick turnaround is one of Grouport's key advantages over traditional in person therapy, where wait times average 8-12 weeks nationally. A dedicated care coordinator will get in touch with you upon signup to get you situated with the care that fits your schedule and goals. Once matched, you'll receive access to your sessions either through our member portal or through weekly session links that are emailed to your inbox 24-hrs before each session. You can typically schedule your first session within the same week upon signing up allowing you to start therapy right away rather than waiting months.

We want you to feel comfortable with your therapist, so switching therapists is always an option at any time. Simply contact our support team at support@grouporttherapy.com, and we'll match you with a different therapist from there. We’ll present you alternative therapist options and time slots that fit your preferences, and you’ll ultimately select which therapist you’d like to switch to. So the choice is always yours in terms of who you are meeting with and when. We understand that therapeutic fit is personal and that finding the right fit is essential, so we’ll be happy to work with you to ensure you’re in the optimal fit and are satisfied with your care. This type of flexibility that we provide in switching therapists or groups easily is one of the many benefits of Grouport. You can switch as many times as needed to find the right match.

Emotional expression is not only acceptable in therapy, it's often where healing happens. Therapists expect and welcome emotions. You won't make your therapist uncomfortable with crying, anger, or any other feeling. They're trained to handle intense emotions and create safe space for expression. Many people worry about "wasting" session time crying, but processing emotions is therapeutic work. If you tend to shut down emotionally and want to access feelings more, your therapist helps with that too. There's no right emotional level, and therapy adapts to your natural expression style.

Yes, therapy can help when physical symptoms have psychological components. Mind-body connections are powerful, and chronic stress, anxiety, and unresolved emotions often manifest physically as headaches, digestive issues, muscle tension, fatigue, and pain. Therapy addresses stress management to reduce physical symptoms, trauma that's stored somatically in the body, health anxiety making symptoms worse, chronic illness adjustment and coping, and developing relaxation techniques. While you should always rule out medical causes with your doctor first, therapy is valuable for medically-unexplained symptoms, chronic pain, psychosomatic concerns, and managing physical conditions worsened by stress. Mind-body interventions are evidence-based treatments.

Skepticism about therapy is common, especially if you haven't experienced it or had negative past experiences. Consider attending 8-12 sessions before fully judging, as therapeutic relationships take time to develop, and benefits aren't always immediate. Research consistently shows therapy is effective for most mental health conditions, and it's evidence-based, not just "talking." Many skeptics change their minds after experiencing a good therapeutic fit and seeing actual changes. Share your skepticism with your therapist and they can explain how therapy works, discuss the evidence based treatment relevant to your needs, and address specific concerns. You don't have to believe for therapy to work, but openness to the process helps. Therapy effectiveness doesn't require faith, but it does requires participation.

Weekly 45-minute sessions fit into most schedules, and online therapy eliminates commute time. Many people attend during lunch breaks, early morning, or evening from home. If even 45 minutes weekly feels difficult, consider that therapy is an investment in yourself like exercise or medical appointments, many issues worsen without addressing them, and preventing problems is more time-efficient than dealing with crises later on. Some people start with bi-weekly sessions if weekly feels too frequent. Therapy also makes you more efficient in life with better coping skills, less time ruminating, improved relationships, and clearer thinking which actually save time. The time commitment can also be temporary as many issues resolve in 3-6 months.

Grief happens to everyone. Loss of loved ones. Loss of relationships. Loss of opportunities. Cultural rituals around grief vary, but the pain is universal. Therapy provides space to mourn and process grief in ways that fit your cultural background and beliefs.

Trauma from abuse, assault, violence, accidents, natural disasters, war, or other experiences affects people globally. Trauma therapy addresses PTSD symptoms, helps you process traumatic memories, and supports healing. Trauma is trauma regardless of where it happened or what cultural context you're in.

Just cancel your subscription. You can restart later when finances improve. Therapy is important but so is keeping the lights on and eating. If you're on the edge financially, discuss with your therapist and Grouport, they might suggest spacing sessions out or switching to online group therapy temporarily. Your therapist wants you to get help but understands financial reality.

Yes. Grouport offers one-on-one weekly video sessions with a licensed clinician at times that fit demanding schedules in Seoul, Busan, and beyond. With Korea Standard Time at UTC+9, early-morning KST slots align with US evening therapist availability, so you can book a 45 minute session before work or in the evening without taking time off. Sessions are $103 weekly, or $448 per month, delivered over HIPAA-compliant video in English. You match with a therapist and start right away after intake.

Your first session is a 45 minute one-on-one video appointment with a licensed clinician such as a psychologist, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LPC, or PsyD. You join over HIPAA-compliant video from anywhere in Korea using a stable connection, no clinic visit required. Your therapist will discuss what brought you in, your goals, and next steps in English. Weekly sessions are $103, or $448 per month. After intake you match with a therapist and begin right away, with no NHI record involved.