Elizabeth Kim
Smile Therapy Services LLC
Clinical Supervisor
Elizabeth Kim, ATR-BC, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered, Board Certified Art Therapist and RYT Registered Yoga Instructor.
Elizabeth went to George Washington University completing a Master’s program in Art Therapy focusing on learning the latest theory in clinical art therapy, counseling and trauma; application of leading research and evaluation methodologies; and diverse, integrative, culturally responsive treatment strategies. Upon graduating, Elizabeth was awarded the Presidential Service Award for her volunteer services in the field of Art Therapy/Counseling.
Post grad, Elizabeth has worked at an Adult Day center and provided Art Therapy groups to Senior Citizens with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and collaborated with the Phillips Collection (Museum) to host a participant art show at the museum, while co-writing and publishing a booklet featuring artwork from the exhibition.
Elizabeth has also hosted the First Lady of the Republic South Korea, wife of the President Kim Jung-Sook and presented her Art Therapy program that integrates Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Music, while discussing the memories that have resurfaced for the participants through the cognitive and tactile experience of creating art.
Elizabeth currently works at Smile Therapy Services, a Community Based agency that provides counseling services to students that attend DCPS Schools and Charter Schools. Elizabeth works at a Charter School in D.C. Elizabeth integrates art therapy, counseling, and yoga into her sessions. Elizabeth received her Teacher Yoga certification from Breathe for Change and has completed a mindfulness certification and continues to utilize that in her professional and personal life.
Elizabeth is finishing her Teacher Certification in Qoya, January 2021, which utilizes dance, yoga, meditation, breathwork and narrative therapy. Qoya uses movement as a portal to remember, to feel our perspective shifts from feeling stagnant/stuck to savoring life to its fullest.
Elizabeth has presented lectures and workshops at several universities and colleges including, VCU, Molloy College, American University, Trinity University, GWU-DBH, and George Mason University.
Elizabeth Kim has a Private Practice called Ginkgo Art Therapy and is reaching out to local universities and schools to provide Self-Care/Mindfulness oriented programs for students in high stress transitions/times, including testing weeks and graduation.
Areas of Interest & Expertise:
Parent Engagement
Professional Development
Vitality: Health and Well-being
Preferred Platforms:
Workshops
Keynote Presentations
Webinars
I prefer in-person events
Be Strong Families Webinars:
Emotional Intelligence: Path to Cultivating Enhanced Connection to Ourselves and Others