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  • Eric Kim

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I'm Eric Kim

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Narrative Counsellor working within the Queer+ and BIPOC Community

πŸ‘¨πŸ» Man, 30 - 50

πŸ˜€ Pronouns: He/Him

πŸ—£οΈ Languages: English

πŸ“ Location: GTA

πŸ’΅ Hourly Rate: $140

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About me
Style & Approach

My belief is that everyone has a story to tell, but a lot of us are unable to tell it our own way. We use language that may not fit us, or we believe that we shouldn't discuss our problems. We may believe that sharing our problems out loud shows that we are weak or that something is wrong with us. My job is to change the narrative of how we see ourselves and to help break the chains of silence. Clients make the tough decision to share difficult feelings, and sometimes shameful feelings. My role is to make the process comfortable and non-judgemental in order to facilitate a process of change. I use psycho-education to draw connections between the client's symptoms and the client's experiences. I collaborate with clients to develop strength-based coping and develop safety so that clients can begin to work outside of their comfort zones. Clients develop a greater understanding of their mental health, come out with practical skills to address these issues, and begin to build confidence in themselves and a greater sense of hope for their futures. My eclectic approach to narrative therapy has allowed me to work with clients to manage anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, and parenting concerns.

I rely on my clients to inform me about the importance and nuances of their identity so that I do not perpetuate stereotypes and/or misunderstandings. I take it upon myself to expand my knowledge of the Queer+, Polycule, and Kink communities so I am comfortable addressing concerns within these communities. My clients have allowed me to foster a fruitful relationship with the Queer+, BIPOC and other marginalized communities.

Qualifications:

I have a Master's in Counselling Psychology from the Adler University in Vancouver, BC. My education has allowed me to see mental health systems and how they operate in Australia and also within the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia. I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. Additionally, I am certified in acute trauma specific training. I am in the process of receiving certification in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In individual therapy I primarily use Narrative Therapy, but I also integrate the following methods of therapy: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Functional Analytic Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Mindfulness, Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Identify as racialized
Yes
Ethnicity
Identity based upon a presumption of shared history and common cultural inheritance.
Asian
Race
Identity based on physical/genetic characteristics.
Chinese, Vietnamese
Immigration history
We use the term "settler" rather than "immigrant" to emphasize that we live on Indigenous land.
Second generation settler (parent/s came from a different land)
Identify as 2SLGBTQ+
No
Sexual orientation
This information may help clients looking for a provider with specific kinds of lived experience.
Heterosexual or straight
Experience working with 2SLGBTQ+
I have been working most with youth and young adults in opening up the conversation about identity, sexuality, experiences of coming out and dating within the communities. Because I work within the community as an ally with no lived experiences I can only share my openness, curiosity, and genuineness to explore conversation relevant to the client's experiences. I have never shied away from any conversation, and I have continued to educate myself in the kink community to hold my own in sessions with my clients. I also know my limits and recommend based on client needs referral to counsellor with lived experiences.

Hours & Location
Available hours
Weekday evenings (after 6 PM)
Weekends during the day
Weekend evenings (after 6 PM)
Hourly rate
$ 140
Location
GTA

Qualifications
Licensed to practice in Ontario
Yes
Professional designation
Registered Psychotherapist (RP)
Professional association
College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Education
Masters of Counselling Psychology

Adler University , 2015
Approaches to care
  • Understanding the role of past trauma in clients' lives
  • Highlighting clients' strengths and abilities
  • Integrating various approaches and techniques
  • Focusing on practical skills and coping strategies for present-day challenges
  • Incorporating an awareness of power, privilege and oppression
  • Therapeutic Modalities
    Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
    Narrative
    Mindfulness-based therapies
    Trauma-Focused Approaches
    Gottman Method Couples Therapy

    Specialty
    Addictions
    General topic(s) related to addiction
    Substance use
    Addiction recovery
    Adjustment & Transitions
    General topic(s) related to adjustment & transitions
    Immigration
    Adolescence
    Aging
    Behavioural Concerns
    General topic(s) related to behavioural concerns
    Self-harm
    Behavioural addictions
    Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
    General topic(s) related to gender identity and/or sexual orientation
    Bi
    Gay
    Lesbian
    Transgender or transsexual
    LGBT2Q+ Member/Ally
    Kink-Positive therapy
    Sex-Positive therapy
    Affirming of non-monogamy/polyamory
    Therapy for sex workers
    Bisexuality-Affirming therapy
    Body-Positive therapy
    Emotions
    General topic(s) related to emotions
    Anxiety
    Depression
    Dissociation
    Obsessions & Compulsions
    Panic attacks & Phobias
    Body image concerns
    Emotion regulation & Anger management
    Suicide
    Ethnicity & Culture
    General topic(s) related to ethnicity & culture
    Experience with refugees
    Experience with 1st generation immigrants
    Experience with 2nd generation immigrants
    Illness & Disabilities
    General topic(s) related to mental health or physical illness and/or disabilities
    Physical disabilities
    Chronic illness
    Mental health disorders
    Personality disorder
    Schizophrenia & Psychosis
    Neurocognitive Differences
    General topic(s) related to neurocognitive differences
    Physical Health
    General topic(s) related to physical health
    Sleep & Wake issues
    Eating issues
    Postnatal health
    Relationships
    General topic(s) related to relationships
    Parenting
    Adoption
    Relationships & Intimacy
    Separation & Divorce
    Loss & Grief
    Stress & Trauma
    General topic(s) related to stress & trauma
    Work stress
    Burnout
    Bullying
    Historic and intergenerational trauma
    Post-traumatic stress
    Complex trauma
    Other Topics
    Domestic abuse and violence
    Survivor
    Covid-19

    Clients
    Type of therapy
    Individual
    Family
    Couples
    Age groups
    Adolescents (age 14-18)
    Younger Adults (19-35)
    Adults (36-64)
    Seniors (65+)

    Accessibility
    Modes of delivery
    Phone
    Video
    In-person
    Sliding scale
    No
    Physical accessibility features
    Not Available
    Experience working with clients with disability
    My main experience has been working with individual with visible disabilities, and the hearing impaired. The challenges usually lie in working with the individual to make the appropriate accommodations that work best for the client and not what if often standardized or assumed. Through telephonic services on occasion clients have used typing or translation services to interpret for them and as a go between between client and myself. This requires a bit more times and patience but has been more functional for the clients.
    eric@thecalmcollective.ca
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