about AHS

about AHS

 

Our Clients 

Our clients are accomplished individuals and organizations who know the return on investing in themselves and others. To  date  they  represent  over 25  countries and  include  individual expats, their families, globally-minded Koreans, local companies and top 50 multi-national corporations.

 

Our Work

We believe that supported people are more effective people; both professionally and personally.

AHS professionals  build and  integrate custom designed  solutions to optimize the life and work of our clients. Whether through trainings, executive  or lifestyle coaching, therapy services,  or  comprehensive  employee  wellness and development programs, we work in the ways that are most relevant to our clients.

 

Our Team

Specializing in human interaction, motivation, and behavior AHS proudly brings together a highly educated and skilled team from North America, Europe & Asia in the fields of psychology, marriage & family therapy, human resources, leadership and larger business.

 

 

Meet some of our team!

Noreen Jaden, M.Sc., Registered Psychologist (Alberta, Canada)
-CEO, Adaptable Human Solutions
 

Expanding the company philosophy of enriching life/advancing business, Noreen leads the AHS team in putting the skills/passions of each member to best use in creating a rich source of support, training and other solutions for both the local and international community of Korea.

Her experience in Korea combined with her psychological and business background uniquely positions Noreen to provide culturally relevant consulting, training, coaching and counseling. Concerned with the optimal functioning of individuals as they transition through physical and emotional life stages, she looks to affect change at both the individual and organizational level.

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Noreen

 

Young Pak, M.MFT., Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (Arkansas, USA)
-Systems Therapist/Trainer
Young

  

Born, raised and licensed in the United States, Young underwent his own cultural adjustment experience after deciding to make Seoul his home for the foreseeable future.

The issues that can uniquely affect a person in the context of living in Korea have led Young to apply his training and experience to tailoring effective solutions for anxiety, depression, anger issues, past traumas, cross cultural relationships and addictions against the backdrop of Korean culture.

 

Dr. Elizabeth Schnobrich, Psy.D.
-Licensed Psychologist (Washington, USA)

Elizabeth is a licensed clinical psychologist, educated and trained in the United States. She has provided psychological services to a variety of clientele in a diverse array of settings. Prior to moving to Seoul, Elizabeth practiced in Japan and the United States (Minnesota and Utah).

Her clinical specialties include individual therapy, couple and family issues, parenting concerns, developmental delays, play therapy, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and adjustment difficulties.

Elizabeth’s dynamic background and international experiences make her uniquely qualified and well suited for working with the expatriate community.

Elizabeth

 

Eunice Ra, M.S.W., Licensed Social Worker (California, USA)
-Multi-Cultural Therapist/Consultant, Sandplay Therapist

Eunice
 

Eunice has returned to Korea after spending the last ten years practicing with a wide range of clientele in California, USA. She has worked with individuals, couples, families and groups in mental health field, providing psychotherapy, crisis intervention and psycho-education.   

Her clinical specialties include depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, developmental issues, identity confusion, adjustment difficulties, life loss and grief, eating disorder and self-harming behaviors.

In addition to holding a clinical license, she is a certified sandplay therapist who specializes in therapeutic work with children and adolescents. She is also fully bilingual and has a good grasp of the cross cultural experience of both expats and returning Koreans.

 

Dr. Gretchen Hill, Ph.D.– Licensed Psychologist (Texas, USA) -
-Director of International Corporate Programs


Gretchen was educated and trained in the United States. She has worked in many diverse settings, with a variety of client issues including several years at a multi-cultural educational setting. 

Her focus is helping individuals, groups, and teams utilize various skills and tools to reach their optimal potential. Her current specialties include EAP, stress management, work-life balance, anxiety, smoking cessation, and performance enhancement.

She also works closely with corporations as they manage and develop their employees by providing consultation and intervention via creative on-site solutions.

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Gretchen Hill

 

Susan Raphael -Trainer/Consultant

-Organizational/People Development Consultant

Susan

Susan was educated in South Australia where she obtained postgraduate qualifications in both education and social work. She has a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Graduate Degree in Social Administration. Susan has been director of her own business for the past 9 years and held a diversity of leadership positions prior to that. Having worked and lived both within Australia and in Singapore, Susan now welcomes the opportunity to join a multicultural team here in Seoul.

Susan has accumulated skills and knowledge from over 30 years practice in education, health, community and human services. She brings with her extensive experience in management, leadership, training and facilitation. Susan works collaboratively, creatively and flexibly to provide a range of services to individuals, groups and organisations (private, government, and not for profit). She is committed to working in a respectful and transparent way to support people in discovering new possibilities and finding innovative ways of thinking.

 

 

Jennifer Valentine, M.Ed.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (Tenn. & Maryland, USA) 

 

Jennifer is currently working only by phone and only upon request.

As a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Qualified Substance Abuse Professional, Jennifer holds membership in the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy and the American Counseling Association. 

Her current clinical specialties include EAP, DOT, SAP Assessment, expatriate issues, career development, couple & family issues, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, medical issues, women's issues and addictions

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Jennifer