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My Story.

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An illustration of a plant pot that reads You Are Always Growing

On a Fun Note.

On a lighter note, some of my fav past times are: 

looking for new cafes to do work in, making coffee

and trying out new coffee beans, watering

my plants, checking out different workout classes and browsing inside Indigo -

especially the stationary section! 

My fav comfort food is probably Korean ramen​, 

and my all time fav comfort show is between

FRIENDS or The Office.

My Journey

Hello and welcome! Here's a little background story for those who'd want to know a little more about your potential therapist: my parents and ancestors were born in S.Korea and immigrated to Toronto in the 90s, where I was born. We first began our life in a small town in Northern Ontario, where I grew up as a minority in a predominantly white community while my parents worked hard to provide for our family. Yes, we owned a convenient store, but it wasn't called Kim's Convenience!

 

​During those early years, creativity and imagination became my refuge, helping me navigate painful moments such as racism, loneliness and bullying to name a few. Due to these formative experiences, it inspired me to pursue a career in the helping field where I pursued education at the Toronto Art Therapy Institute and upon graduating, became registered under the CRPO.  Since 2017, I have worked with children, teens, families, and adults across schools, non-profits, private practices, and hospitals in the GTA. 

Today, I continue to deeply appreciate the work I do. The clients that have trusted me whether that be over 12 sessions or over 3 years, I have nothing but gratitude. I also provide clinical supervision for therapists, interning therapists, and social workers seeking ongoing guidance because this work cannot be done in isolation.

A person facing a brick wall so their face doesn't show

& follow my Instagram @arttherapywithsally for content and updates! 

Copyright © 2025 Beyond Words Art Therapy

Sally Jieun Chung. Toronto, Canada.

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