Sung Min, M.A., Ph.D. Candidate

Doctoral Student Therapist

Sung Min is a senior doctoral student pursuing her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Queen’s University, where she is currently in her third year of the program. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. Sung works with adults who are seeking mental health services. She can provide services in English and Korean.

Throughout her training, Sung has gained valuable experience in various therapy models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Unified Protocol (UP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has honed her skills as a trainee at the Psychology Clinic and the Student Wellness Services at Queen’s University, working under the supervision of registered psychologists. These experiences have nurtured Sung’s passion for individual therapy, particularly in addressing long-term issues that may stem from early exposure to trauma, severe stressful life events, or attachment problems. Additionally, she is dedicated to continuously enhancing her cross-cultural competency in her practice, ensuring that she can effectively serve diverse populations.

Sung completed her final doctoral practicum training at DPPC under the supervision of Dr. Karen Dinsmore where she was trained to work from a psychodynamic and emotion-focused framework using the ISTDP metapsychology. Sung remains on the DPPC team as a doctoral student therapist under Dr. Dinsmore’s supervision where she continues to train in ISTDP.

In addition to self-referred clients, Sung is also be available to work with veterans referred by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and workers referred by WSIB.