YOUNGAE KANG

Clinical psychologist with nearly 20 years of post-licensure clinical experience, preceded by work as a school counselor prior to obtaining professional qualifications. Experienced across psychiatric clinics, university counseling centers, and private practice. Specialized in child, adolescent, and adult psychotherapy, including play therapy, psychological assessment, and couple therapy. Trained and certified in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) and recognized as a Basic Training Trainer in Emotional Availability (EA). Skilled in delivering therapy and training in Japanese, English, and Korean, with extensive experience working with international families and cross-cultural contexts.

Dedicated Clinical Psychologist with about 20 years of experience assessing and treating patients experiencing various emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders. Successful at accurate diagnoses and working closely with high-risk patients. Adept at consultations for new patients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.

• Kang, Y. A., et al. (2023). Factor Structure and Validity of the Japanese Version of the Emotional Availability–Self Report. Children (MDPI).
• Kang, Y. A. (2020). Clinical perspectives on adolescents and young adults in accelerating cross-cultural contexts. Japanese Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry, 29(2), 143–150.
• Kang, Y. A. (2018). Therapeutic interventions for mother–child attachment through day-care practices. Japanese Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry, 28(1).
• Kang, Y. A. (2024). Supporting parent–child bonds through Emotional Availability: Concept, research, and clinical applications. Symposium at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Japanese Clinical Psychology.
• Kang, Y. A. (2022). Survey study on psychiatric mother–child daycare as a support environment: Questionnaire survey with former daycare users. Poster presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Japanese Clinical Psychology.
• Kang, Y. A. (2017). Developmental challenges in attachment: Lecture and case conference workshop. Presented at the 30th Annual Conference of the Japanese Society of Adolescent and Young Adult Psychiatry.
• Kang, Y. A. (2015). Identity formation between Korea and Japan: From marginalization to integration in cross-cultural adaptation. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Japanese Association of Clinical Psychology.

• EA Basic Training Trainer: Conducted workshops and training sessions for clinicians in Emotional Availability (EA) assessment and intervention.
• Invited Lecturer: Provided lectures and case supervision for graduate students in clinical psychology at Showa Women’s University.
• Workshop Facilitator: Led training sessions in attachment, cross-cultural psychology, and EA-based interventions.
• Kang, Y. A. (2025, November). Understanding and supporting parent–child emotional availability: Clinical interventions in outpatient settings. Invited lecture at the “Child and Parenting Support by Mental Health Professionals” symposium, hosted by Meiji Yasuda Mental Health Foundation.