Interns

My name is Yujeong Kong, and I am currently an art therapy intern on the path to becoming a registered art therapist. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Art with a minor in Education, and I bring over six years of experience working with youth as a teacher.

I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Art Therapy at PennWest University. My therapeutic interests center around healing through various creative modalities, with a strong focus on art and mindfulness. I believe that healing can take many forms, and I am passionate about integrating expressive arts into the therapeutic process to help clients explore, process, and grow.

Through my work with children and individuals of diverse backgrounds, I strive to bring a warm, curious, and creative presence into my sessions. I aim to provide a welcoming and supportive space where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered in their healing journey.

What is a counseling intern?

An intern therapist is one who is still in the process of graduate school. They generally have taken most, if not all, of their classes and are ready to put their knowledge to use. Typically, these interns will have at least two different fully licensed therapists that act as a mentor and teacher for them during the process.

As an intern, they receive a lot of supervision. This means there is a licensed professional (or two or more) who are regularly hearing about their work, witnessing their work, and providing feedback and suggestions. All of this and it allows us to offer more affordable therapy options.