Dr. Sophie Park, Psy.D.

Dr. Sophie Park, Psy.D.

U.S. Certified Psychologist

This therapist has over 7 years of experience. 

Children, Adolescents, Adults
English, Korean, Bilingual

Dr. Sophie (SangHee) Park, Psy.D., is a U.S. Certified Bilingual School Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow. She was born and raised in Korea and lived and worked in different parts of the United States, including California, Ohio, Washington D.C., and New York, as well as Japan and Hong Kong. She works with individuals of all ages in English and Korean. She also has conversational proficiency in Japanese.

Biography

Sophie’s academic journey includes a Psychology degree from Yonsei University, with a master’s degree in School Psychology and a doctoral degree in combined School-Clinical Child Psychology from Pace University in New York. Before returning to school for advanced degrees, she worked internationally in banking for years and holds another master’s degree from George Washington University, bringing a wealth of experiences and perspectives.

Her versatile background is complemented by training and work across various settings, spanning community mental health clinics, inpatient/outpatient hospitals, and schools. Sophie brings experience providing individual and group therapy, as well as psychological evaluations for individuals and families across the lifespan. As a bilingual psychologist, she serves clients in both English and Korean, and she also has conversational fluency in Japanese.

Therapy Approach

My approach to psychotherapy is integrative. I consciously and flexibly choose the best techniques based on the nature of the issues you bring in, your unique personal history, and the goals we set together. Within a broader relational and humanistic framework, I draw from different approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy and practices, Cognitive Processing Therapy, PolyVagal Theory as well as psychodynamic theories.

This means that I believe that human beings have an innate propensity toward growth, wisdom, and healing and my role as a therapist is to remove any obstacles that get in the way. In a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment, we can together make meaning of your experience, identify unhelpful patterns in your life, problem-solve, and build inner and outer resources around you. Interested in all aspects of a full life, I take a holistic approach, appreciating the interconnectedness of different levels of human existence, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects. I work with individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults on various issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, performance at school/work, life transitions, and acculturation. Coming from a multicultural background myself, I am especially committed to creating a culturally sensitive environment. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

”I am not what happened to me. I am what I choose to become.” – Carl Jung

Availability

Seoul
Pyeongtaek
Online

Speciality

  • ADHD
  • Adjustment Stress
  • Anxiety / Panic Attacks
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorders
  • Depression
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Social Skills & Peer Relationships
  • Trauma / PTSD

Location

  • Seoul (Sinsa)
  • Online

Fun Facts

I enjoy doing yoga, mindfulness meditation, and reading. I also love traveling and my curiosity for people and culture has led me to many beautiful places, the latest being Vienna.

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Education

  • Predoctoral Intern: Maimonides Medical Center, New York
  • Psy.D.: Pace University (2023, School-Clinical Child Psychology)
  • M.S.Ed.: Pace University (2020, School Psychology)
  • M.A.: George Washington University (2008, International Trade and Investment Policy)
  • B.A.: Yonsei University (2001, Psychology and Sociology)

Certifications

  • U.S. Certified School Psychologist (NY, USA; Bilingual Extension)

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