Counseling Programs

KAFSC has been providing free and low-cost counseling services in English and Korean for over 25 years. Our bilingual, master’s level counselors specialize in domestic violence, marital problems, parenting issues, child abuse, alcoholism, chemical dependency, cultural adjustment issues, and anger management.

Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling
KAFSC offers private, confidential clinical counseling sessions for individuals, couples and families with one of its Master’s level counselors. We have a diverse group of counselors who are 1st, 1.5, and 2nd generation, and both male and female. All our counselors are bilingual in Korean and English. Private counseling sessions are completely confidential.

Domestic Violence Batterer’s Program
KAFSC has permission from the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide a mandatory 52-week domestic violence batterer’s treatment program in Korean. Through these classes, batterers learn to deal with their anger and emotions in a constructive manner, gain genuine support from peers dealing with the same problem, and get a more accurate sense of self and safety.

24-Hour Toll-Free Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 979-3800
KAFSC offers counseling and supportive services for the victims/survivors of family violence as well as a 24-hour, toll-free hotline for domestic violence victims in crisis. Counselors can provide counseling, safety information, and referral services to assist victims and their families in a crisis situation.

Healthy Youth ProgramHealthy Youth Program
KAFSC offers free counseling services at schools, churches, community centers, and at our offices to Korean American Middle School students (grades 6th, 7th, and 8th) and their families. HYP also provides a cultural adjustment curriculum for new immigrant students who are struggling in their new environment.

Parenting Education
KAFSC offers parenting education classes for self-referred clients and those who are mandated by the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) or Los Angeles County Probation Department. Through these classes, parents learn valuable parenting techniques such as proper disciplinary methods and better communication skills.

Teen or Adult Anger Management
KAFSC offers anger management classes in Korean and English for both adults and teens. This class is open to both self-referred and court-ordered clients. Anger Management classes teach clients how to deal with their emotions in a healthy manner, effective communication, self-awareness, and stress management.

Alcoholics Anonymous
KAFSC has AA classes for those struggling with alcohol dependency. AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience and strengthen each other in order to address their problems with alcohol and to achieve sobriety.

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