Accepting new clients starting on December 10th.
I’m Dr. Elizabeth Smith Han (she/her), a neurodivergent, biracial clinical psychologist licensed in California (PSY35211), Illinois (071010238), and Indiana (20043115A). I speak English and conversational Korean. My mother is Korean and my father is a disabled US Army veteran. With several neurodivergent family members and relocations throughout my life, including moving to the States in early childhood, I developed an early interest in compassionate, individualized health care for people from diverse backgrounds. As a psychologist, I enjoy working with people of all ages, couples, and families. I have extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and families through challenges related to identity, relationships, and mental health. I also have expertise with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, masking, perfectionism, trauma, and life transitions.
I provide care through a relational, collaborative, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent affirming, culturally responsive, and trauma informed approach. Although I have training in a variety of techniques, I believe healing is a deeply personal journey. I therefore tailor sessions to meet each individual’s unique needs, drawing from a range of evidence-based techniques and creative approaches to find what works best for them. Some approaches I utilize include modalities such as EMDR, Brainspotting, Positive Psychology, and Narrative therapy, along with expressive art, play, Geek Therapy, and honoring ancestral healing practices. Above all, I aim to meet people where they are, helping them navigate stress, trauma, and life challenges with empathy, understanding, and support.
My Professional Journey in a Nutshell
- Received Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Georgia State University
- Conducted longitudinal research focused on maternal mental health at Emory University
- Earned Master’s and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at the APA accredited program of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago
- Completed a pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship at group private practice and APA accredited training site on the South side of Chicago providing individual, group, family, and couples therapy, neuropsychological assessments, and advocating for academic and occupational accommodations
- Worked as part of an APA accredited training team, supervising emerging psychologists with a passion for supporting their work with culturally & neurologically diverse individuals
- Worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, schools, and private practice
- Provided individual, group, and couples therapy, consultations, and assessments
- Spoken nationally at various conferences such as Therapeutic Applied Geek and Gaming Summit, California Association of School Psychologists conference, and panels such as C2E2, WonderCon, and SDCC to advocate for diversity in media, access to healthcare, & the use of pop culture in therapy and education
Other Professional Endeavors:
- Member of the Association for Size Diversity and Health, which centers on the principles of Health At Every Size® (HAES®), Asian American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, National Register of Health Service Psychologists, Clinicians of Color, Community of Asian American Therapist in Chicagoland, and the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
- Founded the Wellness Program for NAAAP-Chicago
- Volunteer with several nonprofit and professional organizations such as the Asian Mental Health Collective, Korean American Wellness Association, Geek Therapy, Community of Asian American Therapist in Chicagoland, National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, and serve as a board member of NAAAP-Chicago
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level 2
- Autism Spectrum (Divergent) Clinical Specialist
- Currently pursuing certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Contact Information
email: drhan@