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My Story.

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My Journey

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Hi, I’m Sally (she/her). My parents and ancestors were born in Korea and immigrated to Turtle Island, where I was born. We began our life in a small town, where I grew up as a minority in a predominantly white community while my parents worked hard to provide for our family.

 

​During those formative years, creativity became my refuge, helping me navigate challenging experiences. This early connection to art’s therapeutic power eventually inspired me to pursue a career in the helping field. I earned my Master's at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and, since 2017, have worked with children, teens, families, and adults across schools, non-profits, private practices, and hospitals.

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Today, I integrate traditional talk therapy with art therapy, tailoring my approach to each client's needs. I also provide clinical supervision for therapists, interning therapists, and social workers seeking ongoing guidance and support.

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My Beliefs & Hopes

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I’ve come to believe that some of our deepest wounds stem from our earliest, most vulnerable experiences—often shaping us in ways we may not even realize.

While relationships can hurt us, they also hold the power to heal. My hope is to provide a warm, compassionate space for those ready to explore how their past shapes their present and work towards a meaningful future. I especially aim to support those willing to reconnect with their inner child—a relationship that often needs the most care and repair.

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On a fun note.

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On a lighter note, some of my fav past times are: 

looking for new cafes to do work in, making coffee

and trying out new beans, watering

my plants and browsing inside Indigo -

especially the stationary section! 

My fav comfort food is probably Korean ramen​, 

and my fav comfort show is between

FRIENDS or The Office.

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My Commitment. 

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  • Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course (Online) by Frank Anderson

  • Walking the Path of Indigenous Allyship / Speaking Our Truths: The Journey Toward Reconciliation by John Croutch & Andrea Johns    

  • Reflecting on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements by John Croutch & Andrea Johns 

  • Intersection of Grief and Trauma, David Kessler and Dr. Frank Anderson

  • Compassionate Inquiry Year Long Training Program, Dr. Gabor Maté

  • Compassion Fatigue Workshop, Dr. Gabor Maté

  • Promoting Cultural Competence in Clinical Supervision, Veena Kaur (M.Sc, RP, RMFT-S) 

  • Compassionate Inquiry Workshop, Dr. Gabor Maté

  • Safe and Effective Use of Self in Clinical Supervision, Veena Kaur (M.Sc, RP, RMFT-S)

  •  Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1 

  • Echo Ontario Psychotherapy CBT training, Ontario Mental Health at CAMH and University of Toronto 

  • ACT for Beginners Certificate of Completion (16hrs), Dr. Russ Harris 

  • Certificate in supporting bereaved children and youth, SickKids CCMH Learning Institute 

  • Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Workshop, Canadian Art Therapy Association

  • Taming Your Tiger, An Approach to Trauma Webinar, Dr. Peter Levine

  • Understanding and Addressing Hopelessness and Helplessness through the lens of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. Dr. Bonnie Goldstein

  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy: Engaging the Body, Creating Presence, and Building Relationship in Online Therapy, Dr. Pat Ogden

  • Narrative Therapy Approach to Trauma, Angel Yuen (MSW, RSW)    

  • Ontario Art Therapy Association Conference     

  • Effective Use of Developmental History in Treatment Planning, Geraldine Crisci (MSW) 

  • Neutralization: A Specific Trauma Treatment Intervention, Geraldine Crisci (MSW) 

  • Single Session and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dina Bednar & Geri Van Engen

  • Better Outcomes Now: PCOM, Dr. Barry Duncan 

  • Trauma-informed Facilitator Training, The Gatehouse Toronto 

  • Cognitive-Behavioural Art Therapy Training, Dr. Bruce Tobin    

As a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, it is a part of our responsibility to engage in ongoing professional development so that we continue to learn and grow for our clients.  I am committed to my ongoing learning and unlearning in order to practice ethically, safely and to provide an inclusive practice that fosters deep change.

Below are the professional developments that shape my work so far: 

Sept 2024-Present

Sept 2024

Sept 2024

March 2023

Sept 2022- Sept 2023

May 2022

April 2022

Mar 2022

Mar 2022

Feb 2022

Feb 2022-Apr 2022

Nov 2021

Oct 2021

Apr 2021

July 2020

July 2020

Apr 2020

Sep 2019

May 2019

Nov 2017

Jun 2016

Mar 2016

Nov 2015

Aug 2015

May 2015

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