About Amy
Hi, my name is Amy, and I am a Registered Social Worker with a passion for supporting individuals who experience intergenerational trauma, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.
My journey to becoming a therapist stems from my childhood experience as a first generation, Korean-Canadian immigrant. I grew up in a small, suburban town where the only Asian students in school were my siblings and one other family. While my 8-year-old brain did not comprehend racism and discrimination, I quickly learned that parts of my Korean identity prevented me from “fitting in”. To adapt, I learned to deny parts of my identity and focus on what others accepted. In addition, immigration and settlement stressors often activated intergenerational trauma and conflict in my family. Struggling with self-acceptance, discrimination, and family conflict can feel isolating and pervasive. You may have learned to take care of others while ignoring your needs, feel responsible for how others feel, or fear disappointing anyone. If these experiences sound familiar to you, you are not alone.
As a therapist, I hold deep respect for your unique lived experience. I’m committed to co-creating a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, safety, and deep care and support for change. Together, we will explore the impacts of past harm in your present day life, understand and manage unpleasant emotions better, and heal the relationship you have with yourself and others important in your life. Whether this is a new feeling or something you've been experiencing for a while, change is possible - and I would be honoured to partner with you and navigate the road ahead.
Who I Work Best With
I tend to work best with:
Clients who have experienced trauma, including childhood, developmental, or relational trauma
People who feel stuck in patterns that they understand intellectually but struggle to change
Those who haven't found traditional cognitive or solution-focused approaches fully helpful
Individuals looking to connect more deeply with their emotions, body, and inner experience
People who are interested in slower, deeper, and more reflective therapeutic work
The conversations I find myself having again and again
High achievers who struggle with perfectionism and feel like nothing they do is ever quite enough
People who spend a lot of time overthinking, second-guessing themselves, or getting stuck in their heads
Adults who grew up too fast and took on responsibilities they weren't really meant to carry at a young age
First- and second-generation immigrants navigating identity, belonging, family expectations, and cultural pressures
People who naturally take on the caregiver role and find it hard to prioritize themselves
Those who avoid conflict, struggle with boundaries, or feel responsible for keeping the peace
People who feel disconnected from their own needs, emotions, or sense of self
Individuals who seem like they have it all together on the outside but are carrying a lot underneath
What gives me hope
What keeps me hopeful in this work is seeing how much can shift when people feel truly understood. Clients have taught me that healing is often less about techniques, advice, or having the "right" answers, and more about the experience of being in a relationship where they feel safe, supported, and deeply seen. I've come to believe that a strong therapeutic relationship and moments of genuine attunement can create the conditions for meaningful change. The changes that stay with me are often the quiet ones: when someone begins to trust themselves more, respond to themselves with greater compassion, or feel a little more connected to who they are.
What's my story
As a first-generation Korean-Canadian, much of my understanding of people comes from growing up between cultures and learning to navigate different expectations, values, and ways of belonging. Like many children of immigrant families, I took on responsibilities early, helped bridge language and cultural gaps, and often found myself balancing my family's worldview with the norms of the broader community. Those experiences taught me how deeply our environments shape us, as well as the resilience people develop to adapt, survive, and care for those around them. They also showed me that the strategies we rely on to get through difficult circumstances can continue to influence us long after those circumstances have changed. This perspective has been foundational to my work as a social worker. It helps me approach clients with curiosity, compassion, and an appreciation for the complex stories behind their struggles, while creating space for them to explore patterns, strengths, and possibilities for healing in a way that feels meaningful to their own lived experience.
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What's it like to work with me
My approach is reflective, gentle, and collaborative. I often use open-ended questions to help clients explore their emotions, connect with their body's responses, and better understand the beliefs and patterns they've developed over time. Our work together can feel thoughtful and sometimes slow-paced, but it is often through this process that clients gain greater clarity, self-understanding, and a sense of lightness.
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Who are you when you're not working
I'm out in nature, learning yoga, creating something, or meeting my small group of close friends. I'm also a homebody so I love reading, watching shows, and creating something.
What misconceptions about therapy do you often challenge
A misconception I often challenge is that therapy is about fixing what's wrong with you. In my experience, healing is often less about trying harder, finding the perfect solution, or getting rid of difficult feelings, and more about developing the capacity to be with them. Much of therapy involves learning how to stay present with discomfort without becoming overwhelmed by it, avoiding it, or fighting against it. As our ability to tolerate and make space for our emotions grows, we often find that change happens naturally. Not because we're forcing it, but because we're relating to ourselves in a different way.
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