Jinnie

Dr Jinnie Jeon

Art Therapist

“Registered art therapist and registered clinical counsellor working primarily with older adults.”

About Me

I guide older adults to explore life's transitions and feelings through creative expression. As a registered art therapist and clinical counsellor, I offer a gentle, accessible space. We can process experiences without needing words. Using art materials, we reflect on memories, navigate change, or find calm. This approach supports those seeking new ways to understand their journey and connect with their inner world.

Approach

Sessions with older adults tend to unfold at a quiet, steady pace, inviting paint, collage or simple mark-making to surface memories and emotions when words are hard to find. In my Burnaby office or online, I match pace and sensory needs, offering choices of materials and prompts while we reflect together during and after sessions. Between meetings, gentle creative exercises can cue reflection without pressure. This approach often helps those navigating transitions, memory changes, or grief to feel understood and more grounded.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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    Dementia

    A group of brain conditions causing progressive decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning severe enough to interfere with daily life.

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    Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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    PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • •
    Art Therapist

    A therapist who uses drawing, painting, and other art forms to help clients express and process emotions. No artistic ability needed.

Qualifications

VATI

European Graduate School

Dominican University of California

Registrations

CATA

Art Therapist

British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC)

Counsellor

Service Area

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Burnaby, British Columbia

Canada