Dohee Kim-Appel, Ph.D.
Dr. Kim-Appel was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, where she got her undergraduate degree in Art from Seoul Women's University. She came to the United States in 1991. She then obtained two masters degrees (one in Art Therapy and one in Family Counseling). Her Doctorate was then earned in Counseling with an emphasis in Family Therapy and a Cognate in Gerontology. Dr. Kim-Appel is a certified mediator (general/divorce), a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC-S), a licensed independent chemical dependency counselor (LICDC), a registered art therapist (ATR), and an independently licensed marriage and family therapist (with supervisor status) (LIMFT-S). Dr. Kim-Appel is also a clinical member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and an AAMFT-approved supervisor. She has worked with a diverse population of clients across the spectrum of emotional and substance related issues, including youth, individuals, couples, and families. She currently is an Associate Professor of Counseling and Art Therapy at Ursuline College, and she has taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. She enjoys international research and travel. Her current research has focused on mindfulness and Bowenian theory as well as creativity and mental health. Dr. Kim-Appel is also involved in a number of international initiatives.
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