Heesun Kim
Depth-OrientedPhD (Pacifica), MSW, LCSW (NY + CA), SEP, Fulbright Fellow
New York, NY, United States
About
Korean-American bilingual depth-oriented psychotherapist with a PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute (specializing in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices). Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York (NY 089668) and California (CA 101930). Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Fulbright Fellow (2021-2022) conducting research on Jeju shamanism and intergenerational trauma through collective mourning. BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. MSW from the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College. Created public art installations on grief including 'grief space' (NYC, 2015) and 'Grieving Tree' events at Pacifica. Former trauma therapist at Floating Hospital Mental Health Clinic and Korean American Family Service Center (KAFSC). Worked with homeless shelters and domestic violence safe haven houses in NYC. Certified Yoga Teacher (Integral Yoga Institute). Recipient of the 2021 Pacifica Graduate Institute President's Award. Offers Jungian dream analysis and mindfulness-based psychotherapy in English and Korean.
Details
Education & Training
- PhD, Depth Psychology (Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices), Pacifica Graduate Institute
- MSW, Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College, New York
- BFA, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) certification
- Integral Yoga Institute (IYI) Teacher certification
- Pacifica Graduate Institute; Hunter College; Somatic Experiencing International
Best for
- Korean-speaking clients
- Intergenerational trauma
- Art/creativity informed depth work
- Cultural identity themes