
Education & Training
Elizabeth completed her Master of Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Toronto. She is a Registered Psychologist in both Ontario and Alberta, Canada and has prior work experience in providing psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and couples within private practice settings. Elizabeth has completed additional clinical training, including Level 1 training in Internal Family Systems through the IFS Institute; ACT for Beginners through PsychWire; Basic EMDR Training, EMDRIA-approved; Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level One; and Emotion-Focused Therapy Level One Certificate (EFT).
Theoretical Approach
Providing a safe, non-judgmental space, Elizabeth journeys alongside clients and supports them to explore, notice, process, and gain insight for healing and growth. She collaborates with clients to cultivate their unique strengths to develop or strengthen adaptive coping skills. Elizabeth is mindful and curious about each client’s intersectionality of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability/disability, religion, and economic background to better understand and respect clients’ unique perspectives.
Elizabeth holds an eclectic stance and incorporates components of different therapeutic modalities to individualize psychotherapy for each client, including:
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
Elizabeth has experience working with clients who struggle with diverse challenges, including:
- Complex Trauma/Symptoms of PTSD
- Self-Esteem/Self-Worth
- Emotion dysregulation
- Symptoms of Anxiety
- Symptoms of Depression
- Anger Issues
- Grief and Bereavement
- Stress Management
Personal Background
Elizabeth is a second-generation Korean-Canadian who spent her childhood in rural Alberta, Canada. She completed her Bachelor of Science, Specialization in Psychology degree in Edmonton at the University of Alberta and subsequently moved to Toronto where she completed her Master’s degree at the University of Toronto. Moving through life as a bicultural person has made Elizabeth mindful of one’s belongingness to different groups and communities and how that might influence individuals’ experiences, worldviews, and self-view. She carries this awareness to inform her psychotherapy work. Elizabeth believes being a psychologist is an honour and strives to support her clients’ journey toward better mental health and overall well-being.
Languages
Elizabeth provides services in English.
Memberships
Ontario Psychological Association (OPA)
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA)