Hey there!

I‘m Kelsey, or 혜리 (hye–ri).

I’m a Korean American psychotherapist, educator, and creative based in Baltimore and born in Seoul. The pursuit of collective liberation, authentic emotional expression, and human connection guides my work. I find the most joy when I’m cultivating grounded yet uplifting spaces for people to grow, and when I’m using creativity and art to understand the world around me.

As a therapist, I use mindfulness-based approaches that focus on the cultivation of a safe, honest therapeutic relationship and enjoy incorporating play and creative expression. I specialize in working with people of color, the queer community, and children of immigrants. I also do crisis counseling and police diversion work within 911 operations. I graduated with my Master’s degree in Clinical Professional Counseling from Loyola University Maryland, where I received the Commitment to Equity & Inclusion Award. My op-ed writing and work has been featured in The Atlantic, Baltimore Magazine, and Maryland Matters.

My dynamic creative practices flow playfully from writing, music, performance, and fibers — wherever I’m finding whimsy and wonder. You can find my latest projects forthcoming at @kkollagerie on Instagram. This is where I’ll hold space for my thinking, dreaming, and all the things in-between. Stay awhile!