Lev Counseling Center

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Article 1 Consent to Collection of Personal Information and Collection Method
'Lev Counseling Center' (“http://eng.levcc.co.kr” hereinafter “Website”) shall establish a procedure for allowing customers to click the button “Agree” to the terms of use, collection of personal information, and details of personal information used. Customers shall be deemed to have agreed to the collection and use of their personal information by clicking the “Agree” button.

Article 2 Personal Information Items Collected and Purpose of Using Personal Information
“Personal Information” means information on living persons and refers to their names, resident registration numbers, or any other information that identifies such persons. (Even if such information alone cannot identify a certain person, such information that can be easily combined with other information and be used to identify such a person.)

The Website has the following purposes for collecting and using customers’ personal information:

Personal information of general members
- Time of collection: Signing up for membership
- Mandatory collection items: ID, password, e-mails, names *required to be revised*
- Optional collection items: Profile images, date of birth, telephone number, address *required to be revised*
- Purpose of using personal information: Signing up for membership, customer consulting for the use of services, and delivery of notices
- Retention period: Immediately deleted upon withdrawal of membership or retained for five (5) years for purchasing members

Order information (including members and non-members)
- Time of collection: Upon placing orders
- Mandatory collection items: Information of customers placing orders (name, address, telephone, and e-mail), information on recipient (name, address, telephone), payment approval information
- Optional collection items: Delivery of messages
- Purpose of using personal information: Payment and delivery of ordered products
- Retention period: Retained for five (5) years

Article 3 Collection of Personal Information via Cookies
The Website may install and operate cookies that store and frequently retrieve customers’ information. A cookie means a small amount of text files that a website sends to users’ computer browsers (Internet Explorer, and others)
1) Purposes of using cookies
- Providing differentiated information, depending on individuals’ interests
- Analyzing the access frequency or staying time of users, identifying users’ tastes and interests, and using them for target marketing and as a measure for service improvement
- Tracing the information on items purchased and items to which users pay attention, and providing tailor-made services
2) Operation of cookies and rejection of cookiesCookies are stored at the hard disk of users’ computers. Cookies identify users’ computers but do not personally identify users.
In addition, customers may accept or reject all cookies, or go through checks whenever cookies are stored by changing settings on their web browser.
However, if customers refuse to store cookies, they may not use some services that require them.
3) Method for changing settings to reject cookies
A. Internet Explorer
Directly change settings by clicking Tools > Internet Options > Personal Information tab on the upper menu of a web browser
B. Chrome
Directly change settings by clicking Menu icon on the upper right bar of a web browser >Settings > Advanced Settings on the bottom of the screen > Contents Setting button on Personal Information section > Cookies section

Article 4 Periods of Retaining and Using Personal Information and Destruction of Personal Information
1) Customers’ personal information shall be destroyed without any delay after the purposes of collection and use of their personal information have been fulfilled. However, if customers’ personal information needs to be retained for a certain period of time for the following purpose of verifying transaction parties’ rights and obligations in accordance with provisions of relevant statutes, such as the Protection of Consumers in e-commerce and Other Transactions Act, such information shall be retained for the specified period:
A Article 6 of the Protection of Consumers in e-commerce and Other Transactions Act
- Records on contracts or withdrawal of offers: Retained for five (5) years
- Records on payments and the supply of goods: Retained for five (5) years
- Records on the resolution of customers’ complaints or disputes: Retained for three (3) years
B Article 15.2 of the Protection of Communication Secrets Act
- Log-in records: Retained for three (3) months
C Other related statutes
2) The Website shall destroy personal information in the following manner.
A. Destruction procedure-The information entered for membership sign-up shall be transferred to a separate database (in case of information on paper, a separate filing cabinet), stored for a certain period of time in accordance with internal guidelines and other relevant statutes, and then destroyed.
- The above personal information shall not be used for any purposes other than for the purposes stipulated by law.
B. Destruction methods-Personal information printed out on paper shall be destroyed by shredding or burning. - Personal information in electronic file format shall be entirely destroyed by technological methods so that they may not be restored or regenerated.
3) The Website shall give dormant members (who have not used services for the last twelve (12) months) a notice on the forfeiture of membership in accordance with Article 29.2 of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. If such members fail to reply to such a notice, they may be considered to have forfeited their membership at the Website’s discretion. In such a case, dormant members’ personal information may be stored and managed separately from other members’ personal information. Such personal information that is separated and stored shall be destroyed after the lapse of the statutory retention period. In case a customer makes a request, then such a customer’s personal information that is not destroyed shall be made available again at the time of resuming the use of services.

Article 5 Provision of Personal Information for Third Parties
1) The Website shall neither use customers’ personal information nor provide such information for other persons, companies, and institutions beyond the scope of Article 1 above (Personal Information Items Collected and Purpose of Using Personal Information).
2) The following cases are exceptions.
A. When customers’ personal information is required by relevant institutions for investigative purposes in accordance with relevant statutes
B. When customers’ personal information is provided in a form that cannot identify certain individuals for advertisers, suppliers, or research organizations to compile statistics or conduct academic or market research
C. When customers’ personal information is requested in accordance with pre-determined procedures under other relevant statutesEven if personal information is provided in accordance with the foregoing, we do our best to ensure that such information is not indiscriminately provided against the original purpose of collection and use of such information.

Article 6 Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
The Website outsources the processing of users’ personal information to outside professional organizations as follows for the smooth conduct of businesses, such as provision of better services and customers’ convenience.
- Delivery of ordered products: OO Delivery Service *required to be revised*
- Establishing and maintaining computer systems: Hosting companies *required to be revised*
- Delivery tracking system service: Goodsflow Inc.
- Payment and escrow service: PG *required to be revised*
- Self-authentication, i-PIN service: Dream Security Inc.
※ The information shared with outsourcing companies shall be limited to the minimum information required to fulfill the original purpose of outsourcing. In addition, optional personal information is provided for outsourcing companies at the request of customers for services.
※ The list of outsourcing companies may be subject to change, depending on changed services and contractual periods. Any change in this list shall be announced in advance via notices. Customers participating in short-term events shall be individually notified of such events.

Article 7 Access and Modification of Personal Information

1) Customers may access or modify their personal information registered at the Website at any time. Customers may click the Change Members’ Information menu and directly access or modify their personal information. They may also request for such access or modification by sending e-mails or written requests to a chief privacy officer or a personal information handling employee at the Website. Then, the Website shall take relevant measures without any delay.
2) If customers demand the correction of any errors in their personal information, such personal information shall be neither used nor provided by the Website until such errors have been corrected.
3) If incorrect personal information has been already provided for any third party, then the Website shall immediately notify such third party of the result of correction of this information and have this third party also modify the information.

Article 8 Withdrawal of Consent to Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information
1) Customers may withdraw their consent to the collection, use, and provision of their personal information that is made available when signing up for membership at any time. They may do so by clicking Withdrawal of Consent (Membership) in the Personal Information Management Menu on the initial landing page of the Website. They may also do so by contacting the chief privacy officer of the Website in writing, by telephone, or through e-mail. Then, the Website shall immediately take necessary measures, such as deletion of personal information. The Website shall immediately notify customers of such measures, including withdrawal of consent and destruction of personal information.
2) The Website shall take necessary measures to ensure that customers withdraw their consent (membership) to the collection of their information through an easier method than what they used to give their consent to the method of collecting personal information.

Article 9 Measures for Ensuring the Security of Personal Information
The Website shall take technological/administrative/physical measures required for ensuring the security of personal information in accordance with Article 29 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
1. Encryption of personal information
Users’ personal information, including passwords, is stored and managed and is only known to the users who own that information. Important data is secured with separate features, such as the encryption and locking of files and transmitted data.
2. Technological measures against hacking
The Website shall install, regularly update, and check security porgrams to ensure that personal information is not leaked and damaged due to hacking or computer viruses. It shall also install systems in areas to which access from the outside is controlled, as well as technologically/physically inspect and block such areas.

Article 10 Protection of Personal Information of Children under Fourteen Years of Age
The Website deems the protection of children’s personal information in online environments to be also important. It does not allow children under fourteen years of age who require the consent of their legal counsel to apply for membership. If such childern sign up for the Website or provide their personal information due to the theft of their names and information or abuse of systems, then their legal counsels may exercise all rights.

Article 11 Modification of the Guideline on Personal Information Processing
This guideline on personal information processing shall take effect on its effective date. Any addition of change under statutes and this guideline, and deletion and correction of anything in this guideline shall be announced via notices seven (7) days prior to the effectuation of such addition, deletion, or correction.

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• MBTI Personality Type Test

• Holland SDS Career/Aptitude

Exploration Examination

• STRONG Occupational Interest Test II

• SCT Sentence Completion Test

(For adolescents)

• SCT Sentence Completion Test (For adults)

• HTP, KFD, KSD Picture Projection Examination

• PAT Parenting Attitude Test

• MMPI-A Personality Test (For adolescents)

• MMPI-2 Personality Test (For adults)

• JTCI 7-11 (For children)

• JTCI 12-18 (For teenagers)

• TCI-RS (For adults)

• K-WISC-Ⅴ Wechsler Intelligence Test

(For children)

• K-WAIS-Ⅳ Wechsler Intelligence Test

(For adults)

• K-MSI Marriage Satisfaction Test

• Rorschach Test

• K-IIP Korean Interpersonal Test

• IESS-A Integrated Stress Test

(For adolescents)

• IESS Integrated Stress Screening (For adults)

• U&I Learning Type Test

• Full battery test

(Wechsler Intelligence test,

Rorschach, MMPI-2, SCT, HTP)

Name

Gender

Male

Female

Age

Contact Number

--

E-mail address

Select counseling services(multiple selections possible)

Child and Adolescent Counseling

Adult Counseling

Couple/Marriage Counseling

Psychological Assessment

Details of Inquiry

I agree to the privacy policy

Article 1 Consent to Collection of Personal Information and Collection Method
'Lev Counseling Center' (“http://eng.levcc.co.kr” hereinafter “Website”) shall establish a procedure for allowing customers to click the button “Agree” to the terms of use, collection of personal information, and details of personal information used. Customers shall be deemed to have agreed to the collection and use of their personal information by clicking the “Agree” button.

Article 2 Personal Information Items Collected and Purpose of Using Personal Information
“Personal Information” means information on living persons and refers to their names, resident registration numbers, or any other information that identifies such persons. (Even if such information alone cannot identify a certain person, such information that can be easily combined with other information and be used to identify such a person.)

The Website has the following purposes for collecting and using customers’ personal information:

Personal information of general members
- Time of collection: Signing up for membership
- Mandatory collection items: ID, password, e-mails, names *required to be revised*
- Optional collection items: Profile images, date of birth, telephone number, address *required to be revised*
- Purpose of using personal information: Signing up for membership, customer consulting for the use of services, and delivery of notices
- Retention period: Immediately deleted upon withdrawal of membership or retained for five (5) years for purchasing members

Order information (including members and non-members)
- Time of collection: Upon placing orders
- Mandatory collection items: Information of customers placing orders (name, address, telephone, and e-mail), information on recipient (name, address, telephone), payment approval information
- Optional collection items: Delivery of messages
- Purpose of using personal information: Payment and delivery of ordered products
- Retention period: Retained for five (5) years

Article 3 Collection of Personal Information via Cookies
The Website may install and operate cookies that store and frequently retrieve customers’ information. A cookie means a small amount of text files that a website sends to users’ computer browsers (Internet Explorer, and others)
1) Purposes of using cookies
- Providing differentiated information, depending on individuals’ interests
- Analyzing the access frequency or staying time of users, identifying users’ tastes and interests, and using them for target marketing and as a measure for service improvement
- Tracing the information on items purchased and items to which users pay attention, and providing tailor-made services
2) Operation of cookies and rejection of cookiesCookies are stored at the hard disk of users’ computers. Cookies identify users’ computers but do not personally identify users.
In addition, customers may accept or reject all cookies, or go through checks whenever cookies are stored by changing settings on their web browser.
However, if customers refuse to store cookies, they may not use some services that require them.
3) Method for changing settings to reject cookies
A. Internet Explorer
Directly change settings by clicking Tools > Internet Options > Personal Information tab on the upper menu of a web browser
B. Chrome
Directly change settings by clicking Menu icon on the upper right bar of a web browser >Settings > Advanced Settings on the bottom of the screen > Contents Setting button on Personal Information section > Cookies section

Article 4 Periods of Retaining and Using Personal Information and Destruction of Personal Information
1) Customers’ personal information shall be destroyed without any delay after the purposes of collection and use of their personal information have been fulfilled. However, if customers’ personal information needs to be retained for a certain period of time for the following purpose of verifying transaction parties’ rights and obligations in accordance with provisions of relevant statutes, such as the Protection of Consumers in e-commerce and Other Transactions Act, such information shall be retained for the specified period:
A Article 6 of the Protection of Consumers in e-commerce and Other Transactions Act
- Records on contracts or withdrawal of offers: Retained for five (5) years
- Records on payments and the supply of goods: Retained for five (5) years
- Records on the resolution of customers’ complaints or disputes: Retained for three (3) years
B Article 15.2 of the Protection of Communication Secrets Act
- Log-in records: Retained for three (3) months
C Other related statutes
2) The Website shall destroy personal information in the following manner.
A. Destruction procedure-The information entered for membership sign-up shall be transferred to a separate database (in case of information on paper, a separate filing cabinet), stored for a certain period of time in accordance with internal guidelines and other relevant statutes, and then destroyed.
- The above personal information shall not be used for any purposes other than for the purposes stipulated by law.
B. Destruction methods-Personal information printed out on paper shall be destroyed by shredding or burning. - Personal information in electronic file format shall be entirely destroyed by technological methods so that they may not be restored or regenerated.
3) The Website shall give dormant members (who have not used services for the last twelve (12) months) a notice on the forfeiture of membership in accordance with Article 29.2 of the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. If such members fail to reply to such a notice, they may be considered to have forfeited their membership at the Website’s discretion. In such a case, dormant members’ personal information may be stored and managed separately from other members’ personal information. Such personal information that is separated and stored shall be destroyed after the lapse of the statutory retention period. In case a customer makes a request, then such a customer’s personal information that is not destroyed shall be made available again at the time of resuming the use of services.

Article 5 Provision of Personal Information for Third Parties
1) The Website shall neither use customers’ personal information nor provide such information for other persons, companies, and institutions beyond the scope of Article 1 above (Personal Information Items Collected and Purpose of Using Personal Information).
2) The following cases are exceptions.
A. When customers’ personal information is required by relevant institutions for investigative purposes in accordance with relevant statutes
B. When customers’ personal information is provided in a form that cannot identify certain individuals for advertisers, suppliers, or research organizations to compile statistics or conduct academic or market research
C. When customers’ personal information is requested in accordance with pre-determined procedures under other relevant statutesEven if personal information is provided in accordance with the foregoing, we do our best to ensure that such information is not indiscriminately provided against the original purpose of collection and use of such information.

Article 6 Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
The Website outsources the processing of users’ personal information to outside professional organizations as follows for the smooth conduct of businesses, such as provision of better services and customers’ convenience.
- Delivery of ordered products: OO Delivery Service *required to be revised*
- Establishing and maintaining computer systems: Hosting companies *required to be revised*
- Delivery tracking system service: Goodsflow Inc.
- Payment and escrow service: PG *required to be revised*
- Self-authentication, i-PIN service: Dream Security Inc.
※ The information shared with outsourcing companies shall be limited to the minimum information required to fulfill the original purpose of outsourcing. In addition, optional personal information is provided for outsourcing companies at the request of customers for services.
※ The list of outsourcing companies may be subject to change, depending on changed services and contractual periods. Any change in this list shall be announced in advance via notices. Customers participating in short-term events shall be individually notified of such events.

Article 7 Access and Modification of Personal Information

1) Customers may access or modify their personal information registered at the Website at any time. Customers may click the Change Members’ Information menu and directly access or modify their personal information. They may also request for such access or modification by sending e-mails or written requests to a chief privacy officer or a personal information handling employee at the Website. Then, the Website shall take relevant measures without any delay.
2) If customers demand the correction of any errors in their personal information, such personal information shall be neither used nor provided by the Website until such errors have been corrected.
3) If incorrect personal information has been already provided for any third party, then the Website shall immediately notify such third party of the result of correction of this information and have this third party also modify the information.

Article 8 Withdrawal of Consent to Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information
1) Customers may withdraw their consent to the collection, use, and provision of their personal information that is made available when signing up for membership at any time. They may do so by clicking Withdrawal of Consent (Membership) in the Personal Information Management Menu on the initial landing page of the Website. They may also do so by contacting the chief privacy officer of the Website in writing, by telephone, or through e-mail. Then, the Website shall immediately take necessary measures, such as deletion of personal information. The Website shall immediately notify customers of such measures, including withdrawal of consent and destruction of personal information.
2) The Website shall take necessary measures to ensure that customers withdraw their consent (membership) to the collection of their information through an easier method than what they used to give their consent to the method of collecting personal information.

Article 9 Measures for Ensuring the Security of Personal Information
The Website shall take technological/administrative/physical measures required for ensuring the security of personal information in accordance with Article 29 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
1. Encryption of personal information
Users’ personal information, including passwords, is stored and managed and is only known to the users who own that information. Important data is secured with separate features, such as the encryption and locking of files and transmitted data.
2. Technological measures against hacking
The Website shall install, regularly update, and check security porgrams to ensure that personal information is not leaked and damaged due to hacking or computer viruses. It shall also install systems in areas to which access from the outside is controlled, as well as technologically/physically inspect and block such areas.

Article 10 Protection of Personal Information of Children under Fourteen Years of Age
The Website deems the protection of children’s personal information in online environments to be also important. It does not allow children under fourteen years of age who require the consent of their legal counsel to apply for membership. If such childern sign up for the Website or provide their personal information due to the theft of their names and information or abuse of systems, then their legal counsels may exercise all rights.

Article 11 Modification of the Guideline on Personal Information Processing
This guideline on personal information processing shall take effect on its effective date. Any addition of change under statutes and this guideline, and deletion and correction of anything in this guideline shall be announced via notices seven (7) days prior to the effectuation of such addition, deletion, or correction.

I have read and agree to the terms and conditions and privacy policy.

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Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Professional counselor at Seoul Domestic Violence Counseling Center

Former) Instructor at Southern Probation Office

Former) EAP counselor of Lotte Mart

Former) Professional counselor at Mind Forest Psychological Counseling & Coaching Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Qualifications

Specialist Counselor of Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

Biography

Yuri is a compassionate and accomplished mental health professional with a rich background in art therapy and counseling. She began her journey at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she earned her Masters of Art Therapy and Counseling and cultivated a deep passion for expressive therapy. While pursuing a Ph.D. in Expressive Therapy at Lesley University, Yuri continued to expand her knowledge and expertise with the goal of making a significant impact in the field of mental health. Her academic and professional experiences have equipped her with the skills to provide effective and compassionate support to those in need. Yuri has dedicated her career to positively impacting her community through a variety of roles in diverse settings. She has served as an art therapy intern at Evanston Elementary School, Sarah's Circles homeless shelter, and KANWIN, an organization focused on domestic violence. Her work at the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and Playful Healing Center further highlights her commitment to helping individuals heal and grow. With her extensive experience, Yuri has effectively supported individuals facing challenges such as PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Her ability to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs, combined with her compassionate and inclusive nature, allows her to guide individuals of all ages through their healing journeys.

Therapy Approach

In my therapeutic practice, I integrate trauma-informed care with evidence-based techniques, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to provide holistic support for my clients. My approach emphasizes fostering positive behavioral changes, enhancing emotional regulation, improving cognitive flexibility, and promoting self-acceptance. I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), all of which I tailor to meet the unique needs of each individual. Additionally, I incorporate art therapy (AT) into my practice, blending visual arts, such as drawing and painting, with creative movement, drama, and singing. This integrated arts approach provides clients with diverse avenues for self-expression, allowing them to explore and process their emotions and experiences in a meaningful way. The core of my work as a therapist is to utilize the creative process as a transformative tool for healing and overall wellness. I encourage clients to engage with art materials as a way to connect with their inner world, fostering deeper self-understanding and expanding their capacity for emotional resilience. Together, we create a safe, supportive, and culturally competent space that honors the complexities of their past, present, and future. Ultimately, my goal is to serve as a facilitator and partner in my clients' healing journeys, helping them build self-awareness, resilience, and interpersonal effectiveness. By combining evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and the power of creative expression, I strive to empower my clients to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Education

• Ph.D.: Lesley University (2024, Expressive Therapy)

• M.A.: School of Art Institute of Chicago (2019, Art Therapy and Counseling)

• B.A.: Sangmyung University (1993, Chinese literature) Certifications

• U.S. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL, USA; LCPC #180.016614)

• Registered Art Therapist (USA: #19-272)

• EMDR certified therapist

• TCMHC (Tricare Certificate Mental Health Counselors): KOR013176-KOR-A032

Services Provided

Able to see

• Children (ages 5 & above)

• Adults

Provides (English & Korean):

• Individual Therapy

• Couples Therapy

• Family Therapy

Treatment Areas:

• ADHD & attention issues

• Adjustment & multicultural issues

• Depression & bipolar disorders

• Eating disorders

• Family conflicts

• Gender identity & LGBTQ+

• Grief & loss

• Learning disabilities

• Obsessions & compulsions

• Sexual concerns

• Social & communication skills

• Suicidality

• Schizophrenia

• Trauma-related issues & PTSD

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been supporting individuals, couples, and families for more than 12 years across New York and South Korea. My clinical journey began in 2012, and I now bring over 4,600 hours of counseling experience to my practice.

At LEV Counseling Center, I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, relational challenges, and cultural transitions, drawing on my own background of growing up in Europe, the U.S., and Korea. I approach therapy through Internal Family Systems (IFS) Levels 1 & 2, combined with CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Restoration Therapy, and Attachment-Based interventions. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can welcome all parts of themselves, heal old wounds, and move toward greater clarity and connection.

Education

• B.A., Textile Design, Ewha University, Seoul, Korea

• M.S., Interior Design, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

• M.P.S., Pastoral Counseling, Alliance Theological Seminary, Nyack, NY

• M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, Nyack, NY

Experience

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Redeemer Counseling Services – Manhattan, NY

• Marriage and Family Therapist, Korean American Family Service Center – Queens &

Manhattan, NY

• Youth Pastor & Counselor, Chodae Community Church – Norwood, NJ

• Marriage and Family Therapist, Light the Way Counseling Center – Midland Park, NJ

Qualifications

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New York (#001351-1)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Level 1 Certified, Level 2 Completed, Certification in

Progress

• Trained in CBT, EFT, and Restoration Therapy

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels 1 & 2

• Trauma-informed care and cross-cultural counseling expertise

• Bilingual: English & Korean

Warmth is conveyed through eyes, facial expressions, speech, and an atmosphere of being together. When we feel warmth from someone, we feel safe, accepted as who we are, and also gain the strength to move onward. As a counselor, I consider this warmth important. I want to be a caring and warm counselor who fully focuses on you so that you can safely and warmly experience the counseling process of meeting your inner emotions and finding your way through these emotions. I will be by your side so that you can discover your inner strength to care for yourself more than anyone else, and with that strength, you can face yourself and the world more affectionately.

Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D.

Experience

Former) Administrative Leader at Agape Psychological Counseling Center

Former) Counselor of Seoul Family Court Domestic Relations

Former) Professional counselor at Hallym University

Former) Professional counselor at Hug-Mom Hug-In Sejong Branch Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Current) Professional counselor at Dream School

Current) Administrative Secretary, Korea PCIT Association

Qualifications

Licensed Counseling Psychologist Level 2 (Korean Counseling Psychology Association)

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

“One day, or day one. You decide.”

There are times in our lives when we have hope. We tell ourselves, “One day, things will be better. One day things will change.” Living with hope can brighten our lives. But I think ‘day one’ of when the journey of change begins is important. Counseling can be an opportunity to start your journey of change. I want to be a counselor that builds trust with those who come to counseling and help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a comfortable and safe environment. If you understand and accept yourself better than before, small and big changes can occur. I hope that you will discover your own identity and experience growth during our encounter in counseling.

Education

Ewha Womans University, Psychology M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Counselor at Seodaemun-gu Youth Counseling Welfare Center

Former) Counselor at Yong-in Youth Counseling Welfare Center

Former) Professional Counselor at Ewha Womans University Student Counseling Center

Current) Professional Counselor at Kyunghee University International Campus Student Counseling Center

Current) Professional Counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Current) Professor, Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University

Qualifications

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

Bilingual: English & Korean

I am a counselor who helps clients understand their emotions and form deeper connections in relationships. In counseling, I help clients to understand oneself, others, and relationships and through this, help them experience emotional well-being. My approach is based on Attachment theory and Object relations theory, and I work towards illuminating the interpersonal patterns of my clients and help them form more stable attachments. I have developed my competence as a counselor through continuous education and clinical training, and I believe that counseling relationships based on empathy and trust are important. As a counselor, I want to provide a safe inner space and be a strong companion who strengthens the power of relationships.

Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Administrative Leader at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Former) Professional counselor at Hug-Mom Hug-In Gangnam Main Branch Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Qualifications

Licensed Counseling Psychologist Level 2 (Korean Counseling Psychology Association)

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

Licensed Clinical Psychological Level 1 (Korea Industrial Human Resources Development Institute)

Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Administrative Leader at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Former) Professional counselor at Hug-Mom Hug-In Sejong Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Qualifications

Social Worker Level 1 (Ministry of Health and Welfare)

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

There are moments in life when we feel emotionally drained or overwhelmed by things we can’t handle alone. During such times, having a safe space to speak honestly and be accepted just as we are can bring great comfort. I hope my counseling space can offer that kind of warmth and safety.

To me, counseling is not only about solving problems—it’s a gentle journey of getting to know and understand your inner world. I’m here to walk alongside you, at your own pace, creating a space where you can feel free to open up. You don’t need to have the perfect words. Even hesitation or silence can hold meaning and deserve to be heard.

If you’re unsure about starting counseling, I gently encourage you to take that first step. I’d be honored to walk with you as you begin to feel lighter and come to know yourself more deeply.

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日々の暮らしの中で、誰にでも心が疲れてしまったり、一人では抱えきれないような瞬間があると思います。そんな時、安心して話せる場所、自分をそのまま受け止めてもらえる体験は、大きな支えになります。私のカウンセリングルームも、そんな温かい空間でありたいと願っています。

カウンセリングは、ただ問題を解決する場ではなく、自分の心と向き合い、少しずつ理解していく時間だと思います。クライエントの方が自分のペースで安心して話せるよう、私はそっと寄り添いたいと思っています。言葉にするのが難しくても大丈夫。そのままの想いを大切にしたいと思っています。

もし迷っていらっしゃるなら、その一歩を応援させてください。心が少し軽くなり、自分自身をより深く理解できる時間をご一緒できたら嬉しいです。

Psychological Assessment

• MBTI Personality Type Test

• Holland SDS Career/Aptitude

Exploration Examination

• STRONG Occupational Interest Test

II

• SCT Sentence Completion Test

(For adolescents)

• SCT Sentence Completion Test

(For adults)

• HTP, KFD, KSD Picture Projection

Examination

• PAT Parenting Attitude Test

• MMPI-A Personality Test

(For adolescents)

• MMPI-2 Personality Test

(For adults)

• JTCI 7-11 (For children)

• JTCI 12-18 (For teenagers)

• TCI-RS (For adults)

• K-WISC-Ⅴ Wechsler Intelligence

Test (For children)

• K-WAIS-Ⅳ Wechsler Intelligence Test

(For adults)

• K-MSI Marriage Satisfaction Test

• Rorschach Test

• K-IIP Korean Interpersonal Test

• IESS-A Integrated Stress Test

(For adolescents)

• IESS Integrated Stress Screening

(For adults)

• U&I Learning Type Test

• Full battery test

(Wechsler Intelligence test,

Rorschach, MMPI-2, SCT, HTP)

Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Professional counselor at Seoul Domestic Violence Counseling Center

Former) Instructor at Southern Probation Office

Former) EAP counselor of Lotte Mart

Former) Professional counselor at Mind Forest Psychological Counseling & Coaching Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Qualifications

Specialist Counselor of Domestic Violence/Sexual Violence (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

Biography

Yuri is a compassionate and accomplished mental health professional with a rich background in art therapy and counseling. She began her journey at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where she earned her Masters of Art Therapy and Counseling and cultivated a deep passion for expressive therapy. While pursuing a Ph.D. in Expressive Therapy at Lesley University, Yuri continued to expand her knowledge and expertise with the goal of making a significant impact in the field of mental health. Her academic and professional experiences have equipped her with the skills to provide effective and compassionate support to those in need. Yuri has dedicated her career to positively impacting her community through a variety of roles in diverse settings. She has served as an art therapy intern at Evanston Elementary School, Sarah's Circles homeless shelter, and KANWIN, an organization focused on domestic violence. Her work at the Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital and Playful Healing Center further highlights her commitment to helping individuals heal and grow. With her extensive experience, Yuri has effectively supported individuals facing challenges such as PTSD, OCD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. Her ability to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs, combined with her compassionate and inclusive nature, allows her to guide individuals of all ages through their healing journeys.

Therapy Approach

In my therapeutic practice, I integrate trauma-informed care with evidence-based techniques, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to provide holistic support for my clients. My approach emphasizes fostering positive behavioral changes, enhancing emotional regulation, improving cognitive flexibility, and promoting self-acceptance. I draw primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), all of which I tailor to meet the unique needs of each individual. Additionally, I incorporate art therapy (AT) into my practice, blending visual arts, such as drawing and painting, with creative movement, drama, and singing. This integrated arts approach provides clients with diverse avenues for self-expression, allowing them to explore and process their emotions and experiences in a meaningful way. The core of my work as a therapist is to utilize the creative process as a transformative tool for healing and overall wellness. I encourage clients to engage with art materials as a way to connect with their inner world, fostering deeper self-understanding and expanding their capacity for emotional resilience. Together, we create a safe, supportive, and culturally competent space that honors the complexities of their past, present, and future. Ultimately, my goal is to serve as a facilitator and partner in my clients' healing journeys, helping them build self-awareness, resilience, and interpersonal effectiveness. By combining evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and the power of creative expression, I strive to empower my clients to live more fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Education

• Ph.D., Lesley University (2024, Expressive Therapy)

• M.A., School of Art Institute of Chicago (2019, Art Therapy and Counseling)

• B.A., Sangmyung University (1993, Chinese literature) Certifications

• U.S. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL, USA; LCPC #180.016614)

• Registered Art Therapist (USA: #19-272)

• EMDR certified therapist

• TCMHC (Tricare Certificate Mental Health Counselors): KOR013176-KOR-A032

Services Provided

Able to see

• Children (ages 5 & above)

• Adults

Provides (English & Korean):

• Individual Therapy

• Couples Therapy

• Family Therapy

Treatment Areas:

• ADHD & attention issues

• Adjustment & multicultural issues

• Depression & bipolar disorders

• Eating disorders

• Family conflicts

• Gender identity & LGBTQ+

• Grief & loss

• Learning disabilities

• Obsessions & compulsions

• Sexual concerns

• Social & communication skills

• Suicidality

• Schizophrenia

• Trauma-related issues & PTSD

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been supporting individuals, couples, and families for more than 12 years across New York and South Korea. My clinical journey began in 2012, and I now bring over 4,600 hours of counseling experience to my practice. At LEV Counseling Center, I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, relational challenges, and cultural transitions, drawing on my own background of growing up in Europe, the U.S., and Korea. I approach therapy through Internal Family Systems (IFS) Levels 1 & 2, combined with CBT, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Restoration Therapy, and Attachment-Based interventions. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can welcome all parts of themselves, heal old wounds, and move toward greater clarity and connection.

Education

• B.A., Textile Design, Ewha University, Seoul, Korea

• M.S., Interior Design, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY

• M.P.S., Pastoral Counseling, Alliance Theological Seminary, Nyack, NY

• M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Alliance Graduate School of Counseling, Nyack, NY

Experience

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Redeemer Counseling Services – Manhattan, NY

• Marriage and Family Therapist, Korean American Family Service Center – Queens &

Manhattan, NY

• Youth Pastor & Counselor, Chodae Community Church – Norwood, NJ

• Marriage and Family Therapist, Light the Way Counseling Center – Midland Park, NJ

Qualifications

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, New York (#001351-1)

• Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Level 1 Certified, Level 2 Completed, Certification in

Progress

• Trained in CBT, EFT, and Restoration Therapy

• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Levels 1 & 2

• Trauma-informed care and cross-cultural counseling expertise

• Bilingual: English & Korean

Warmth is conveyed through eyes, facial expressions, speech, and an atmosphere of being together. When we feel warmth from someone, we feel safe, accepted as who we are, and also gain the strength to move onward. As a counselor, I consider this warmth important. I want to be a caring and warm counselor who fully focuses on you so that you can safely and warmly experience the counseling process of meeting your inner emotions and finding your way through these emotions. I will be by your side so that you can discover your inner strength to care for yourself more than anyone else, and with that strength, you can face yourself and the world more affectionately.

Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D.

Experience

Former) Administrative Leader at Agape Psychological Counseling Center

Former) Counselor of Seoul Family Court Domestic Relations

Former) Professional counselor at Hallym University

Former) Professional counselor at Hug-Mom Hug-In Sejong Branch Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Current) Professional counselor at Dream School

Current) Administrative Secretary, Korea PCIT Association

Qualifications

Licensed Counseling Psychologist Level 2 (Korean Counseling Psychology Association)

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

“One day, or day one. You decide.”

There are times in our lives when we have hope. We tell ourselves, “One day, things will be better. One day things will change.” Living with hope can brighten our lives. But I think ‘day one’ of when the journey of change begins is important. Counseling can be an opportunity to start your journey of change. I want to be a counselor that builds trust with those who come to counseling and help clients understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a comfortable and safe environment. If you understand and accept yourself better than before, small and big changes can occur. I hope that you will discover your own identity and experience growth during our encounter in counseling.

Education

Ewha Womans University, Psychology M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Counselor at Seodaemun-gu Youth Counseling Welfare Center

Former) Counselor at Yong-in Youth Counseling Welfare Center

Former) Professional Counselor at Ewha Womans University Student Counseling Center

Current) Professional Counselor at Kyunghee University International Campus Student Counseling Center

Current) Professional Counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Current) Professor, Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University

Qualifications

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

Bilingual: English & Korean

I am a counselor who helps clients understand their emotions and form deeper connections in relationships. In counseling, I help clients to understand oneself, others, and relationships and through this, help them experience emotional well-being. My approach is based on Attachment theory and Object relations theory, and I work towards illuminating the interpersonal patterns of my clients and help them form more stable attachments. I have developed my competence as a counselor through continuous education and clinical training, and I believe that counseling relationships based on empathy and trust are important. As a counselor, I want to provide a safe inner space and be a strong companion who strengthens the power of relationships.

Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Administrative Leader at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Former) Professional counselor at Hug-Mom Hug-In Gangnam Main Branch Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Qualifications

Licensed Counseling Psychologist Level 2 (Korean Counseling Psychology Association)

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

Licensed Clinical Psychological Level 1 (Korea Industrial Human Resources Development Institute)

Education

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, M.A.

Christian Counseling, Torch Trinity Graduate University, Ph.D. Candidate

Experience

Former) Administrative Leader at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Former) Professional counselor at Hug-Mom Hug-In Sejong Center

Current) Professional counselor at Torch Trinity Counseling Center

Qualifications

Social Worker Level 1 (Ministry of Health and Welfare)

Licensed Youth Counselor Level 2 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)

There are moments in life when we feel emotionally drained or overwhelmed by things we can’t handle alone. During such times, having a safe space to speak honestly and be accepted just as we are can bring great comfort. I hope my counseling space can offer that kind of warmth and safety.

To me, counseling is not only about solving problems—it’s a gentle journey of getting to know and understand your inner world. I’m here to walk alongside you, at your own pace, creating a space where you can feel free to open up. You don’t need to have the perfect words. Even hesitation or silence can hold meaning and deserve to be heard.

If you’re unsure about starting counseling, I gently encourage you to take that first step. I’d be honored to walk with you as you begin to feel lighter and come to know yourself more deeply.

<ありのままのあなたを大切に>

日々の暮らしの中で、誰にでも心が疲れてしまったり、一人では抱えきれないような瞬間があると思います。そんな時、安心して話せる場所、自分をそのまま受け止めてもらえる体験は、大きな支えになります。私のカウンセリングルームも、そんな温かい空間でありたいと願っています。

カウンセリングは、ただ問題を解決する場ではなく、自分の心と向き合い、少しずつ理解していく時間だと思います。クライエントの方が自分のペースで安心して話せるよう、私はそっと寄り添いたいと思っています。言葉にするのが難しくても大丈夫。そのままの想いを大切にしたいと思っています。

もし迷っていらっしゃるなら、その一歩を応援させてください。心が少し軽くなり、自分自身をより深く理解できる時間をご一緒できたら嬉しいです。

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