Therapy doesn’t always have to feel like therapy. I focus on building a genuine therapeutic relationship and supporting your growth and healing at your own pace—one step at a time.
Credentials:
Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) #002518 (New York)
Licensed Professional Art Therapist (LPAT)
#16LP00030400 (New Jersey)
Registered Board-Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) #20-406
Specialties:
Teens (12+), College students, Young Professionals, and Adults in their mid 30s - 40s.
Post Graduate Training:
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
50 hours- Trauma Specialists Training Institute (EMDRIA approved Basic Training)Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills (DBT skills)
56 hours - Treatment Implementation Collaborative-Master Class for Core Skills in DBT w/ Annie McCall, MA, LMHC & Dr. Shari Manning, Ph.DThe Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA)
16 hours- The Nurtured Heart InstituteTrauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
30 hours - JBFCS Elizabeth Joseph, Psy. D.
Education:
Master’s degree in Art Therapy - New York University, 2018
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts - SUNY Purchase College, 2013
As a second-generation Korean American woman, I understand the push-and-pull between cultures, family expectations, and finding where you truly belong. My lived experience informs how I support clients navigating identity, generational trauma, and the pressures of everyday life.
I specialize in working with:
Teens, college students, young professionals, and adults dealing with — complex trauma, survivors of childhood abuse, relational issues (such as codependency), ADHD, transgenerational trauma, family dynamics, cultural identity, depression, and anxiety.
My therapeutic approach:
Combines Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and Art Therapy to foster healing and well-being.
I have 6+ years of clinical experience in various settings:
Including inpatient psychiatric units, transitional living centers, residential treatment facilities, schools, and private practice, where I've had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients with very different needs.
Prior to starting my solo-practice at Innerelief Creative Arts Therapy, I held clinical internships and post graduate positions such as Primary Therapist, Internship Supervisor, Senior Art Therapist, and Assistant Clinical Director at:
Davenport Creative Arts Therapy
Bronx Psychiatric Center
The Jewish Board of Children and Family Services
The Coalition for Hispanic Family Services
I’ve also served as a consultant & facilitator for corporate wellness clients, including:
—Netflix —Nespresso—New York Presbyterian Hospital—& The Chinese American Planning Council.
In Media:
I’ve also had the pleasure of featuring in media: “The Pioneer Woman,” What Your Favorite Color Says About You, According to An Expert, published May 12, 2024.
See also my work with New York-Presbyterian- “Health Matters,” NewYork-Presbyterian Hosts “The Art of Healing” Live Podcast and Art Workshop, published October 25, 2024.
And Netflix— “The Knockturnal,” Inside of Netflix’s Beef “Release Your Rage” Retreat in NYC, published 2023
Art Exhibitions:
2025 —Group Exhibition, Beneath the Surface: An LCAT Community Exhibition, Pictor Gallery, New York, NY
IFS (Internal Family Systems) Training —
I am happy to announce that:
I was accepted to begin IFS Training with the IFS Institute, starting March of 2026!
