• Registered Art Therapist (USA, South Korea)
• Licensed Youth Counselor Lv2 (South Korea)
• Certified Clinical Psychologist Lv1 (South Korea)
• Forensic Psychology Assistant Lv1 (South Korea)
• Victim Assessment Professional (South Korea)
• PhD program in Art Therapy (Notre Dame de Namur University, USA)
• MPS in Art Therapy (addictionology track, School of Visual Arts, USA)
• Studio Fine Arts Foundation (Alberta University of Arts & Design, Canada)
• BA in Psychology (Mount Royal University, Canada)
• BA in Mass Communication & English Language and Literature (Pukyong National University, Korea)

Rather than fixing, healing, or recovery, I prefer to embrace each person’s whole self, enhance their resilience, and sublimate what they are struggling with through multiple forms of art. In this way, visual metaphors are added to their lives. Focusing on the strengths that I find while working with them, I help to motivate them to self-reflect and self-validate and I witness some parts of their therapeutic journey toward an enhanced quality of life. My therapeutic alliance with the client has an effective and meaningful communication method based on empathy and integrity that transcends words. In terms of therapeutic approach, my interest began with Nataly Rogers’ Person-Centered Expressive Art Therapy and has been developing into an integrated and customized form with various evidence-based and solution-focused techniques, including psychodynamic perspectives, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.

• Art Therapy for all ages
• Anxiety & Depression
• Neuro-divergence (ADHD, ASD, Developmental delay, etc.)
• ACEs, Trauma & Addiction
• Grief & Loss
• Acculturation & Life transition 
• Gender-affirming 
• Self-esteem & Empowerment
• Interpersonal Relationship issues
• Burnout prevention & Stress coping skills

• South Korea
• USA
• Canada

I’ve participated in several group/solo exhibitions in Canada, United States, and Korea.