Gi-Ae 황지애 GooiClinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW (she, her)

About

I am a second generation Korean-American born and raised on the unceded ancestral lands of the Dxʷdəwʔabš (Duwamish Tribe); I now live as a guest upon Dakota land, Mni Sóta Maḳoce. My relational approach is built upon twenty years working with and alongside individuals, families and communities, nurturing growth as an educator, coach, leader and reflective practitioner. Becoming a parent in 2014 both broke and broke me open, ushering personal and intergenerational healing and cultural reclamation that continues today. A lifelong learner, I journey along the path towards “Becoming a Good Ancestor” (credit: Layla Saad). View 6 Photos Our personal + collective histories matter and the impact of oppression is real. I work primarily within the BIPOC & 2SQTPOC community, with a focus on members of the Asian diaspora. My holistic orientation understands healing happens in the context of relationships, emphasizing (re)connection to one's whole self, story, community, culture and the land.

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