Registered Psychotherapist
Clinical Supervisor
Registered Canadian Art Therapist
Toronto, GTA & Canada
Beyond Words Art Therapy & Psychotherapy. Virtual Therapy in the Greater Toronto Area.
"Asking for help isn't giving up, it's refusing to give up"
- The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Meet the Therapist.
Hi, I'm Sally: a Korean-Canadian Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and Registered Art Therapist based in Toronto, in practice since 2017.
If you're looking for a therapist who can provide a compassionate, collaborative and relational approach to therapy, you've come to the right place. Whether you're trying to heal the past or experiencing challenges in the present day, I aim to provide a space where you can feel understood, accepted and supported so you can move towards a meaningful future. I also understand and speak Korean with some limitations if that is a comfortable way of working for you!
Why is it called "Beyond Words"?
From my personal experience, I learned that words don't have to be the only way we understand, express and transform our pain. Sometimes we have to go beyond words: metaphors, story-telling, movement, doodles, visualizations and getting in touch with our breath in order to gain clarity, new perspectives and grow. I mostly use traditional therapy approaches, but if you're open to trying something new, there may be invitations to explore creative interventions during our work together.
Modalities.
Below are specific modalities used throughout sessions (often in nonobvious and non-linear ways) dependent on your needs and goals.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Art Psychotherapy
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Compassion-Focused Therapy
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Mindfulness
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Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Attachment Theory
Click below for a more comprehensive description of each modality.
Anti-Oppressive &
Anti-Racist Practice
As a settler on colonized land, I’m mindful of how systems of power and privilege shape our experiences. I try to stay conscious of these systemic barriers, especially for those with marginalized and intersecting identities so we can see the problem as larger than ourselves.
Strengths-Based
I believe everyone carries inherent resilience and strengths that have supported them through hardship. My role is to support clients to reconnect with their strengths and rediscover the wisdom they already hold.
Trauma-Informed
I understand how trauma, whether from childhood or later in life, can affect the mind, body, and our ability to trust and connect. I offer intentional and flexible approaches rooted in collaboration and safety to help clients rebuild those connections and create the future they want. Please read "Modalities" under services for more information.
Guiding Frameworks.
Common Reasons for Therapy.
Here are common topics that clients come to see me for. If you're experiencing any of the below, connect with me to see how I can support you.
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Anxiety
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Stress management
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Burnout, compassion fatigue, perfectionism
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Life transitions ex. new school, career change
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Depression, sadness and low mood
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Relationship dynamics and interpersonal struggles
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Boundaries, communication, self-esteem
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Grief and loss of a loved one
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PTSD, healing past wounds and childhood trauma
