About Connie
My Story
I’m a second-generation Korean American, raised by monolingual immigrant parents. From navigating cultural and language barriers, code switching, to not quite feeling American or Korean, I know what it’s like to not feel a strong sense of belonging. My parents—out of fear, trauma, and shame—isolated themselves from everyone, including our relatives. I didn’t grow up with a strong sense of community and belonging, and my parents discouraged me to make and sustain friendships while growing up. In short, we were all very lonely, disconnected, and unseen–even, and especially, with each other.
In 2018, I finally got a taste of what it’s like to be seen and heard. As cliché as it sounds, I met a therapist who changed my life. He was the kindest, gentlest guy who truly validated a lot of the pain and trauma I suffered from my whole life. He made me feel a lot less alone in my suffering with his presence, his validating facial expressions, and sometimes, his surprisingly firm tone when he advocated for me. In those moments, it became clearer that I so wanted to be that witness and advocate for others.
I want you to feel seen, heard, and connected. For all the times that you’ve been invalidated, dismissed, minimized, alone, and disconnected, I’ll be here to tell you that you matter. Because I truly believe that.
I believe the right connection is the antidote to a grieving, pained, broken heart: whether you have had unresolved relationship wounds from your family members, you’re grieving a loved one who you had a complicated relationship with, or you’re really struggling to find a sense of belonging and connection. Whatever the case may be, I look forward to us working together and imprinting each others’ lives.
Education & Training
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Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with Applied Community Psychology specialization
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3 years of Gestalt Associates Training of Los Angeles (GATLA) Weekend Training Program
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Brainspotting, Phases 1 & 2
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Our House Grief Intensive Training
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2007-2010
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My Story
I’m a second-generation Korean American, raised by monolingual immigrant parents. From navigating cultural and language barriers, code switching, to not quite feeling American or Korean, I know what it’s like to not feel a strong sense of belonging. My parents—out of fear, trauma, and shame—isolated themselves from everyone, including our relatives. I didn’t grow up with a strong sense of community and belonging, and my parents discouraged me to make and sustain friendships while growing up. In short, we were all very lonely, disconnected, and unseen–even, and especially, with each other.
In 2018, I finally got a taste of what it’s like to be seen and heard. As cliché as it sounds, I met a therapist who changed my life. He was the kindest, gentlest guy who truly validated a lot of the pain and trauma I suffered from my whole life. He made me feel a lot less alone in my suffering with his presence, his validating facial expressions, and sometimes, his surprisingly firm tone when he advocated for me. In those moments, it became clearer that I so wanted to be that witness and advocate for others.
I want you to feel seen, heard, and connected. For all the times that you’ve been invalidated, dismissed, minimized, alone, and disconnected, I’ll be here to tell you that you matter. Because I truly believe that.
I believe the right connection is the antidote to a grieving, pained, broken heart: whether you have had unresolved relationship wounds from your family members, you’re grieving a loved one who you had a complicated relationship with, or you’re really struggling to find a sense of belonging and connection. Whatever the case may be, I look forward to us working together and imprinting each others’ lives.
