Meet Grace Kim, a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist who runs REM Therapy Services from her Private Office at The Village Hive Markham. She specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, helping adults work through trauma, anxiety, and depression. Grace offers in-person therapy at our Markham location from Tuesday to Friday and provides virtual sessions across Ontario.
She’s been a part of The Village Hive for just three months and has already felt the difference of being in a supportive, welcoming community. Let’s get to know Grace a little better!
Tell us about your profession or your business. What type of clients do you serve?
My name is Grace Kim, and I run REM Therapy Services. I am a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist specializing in a specific type of psychotherapy called EMDR Therapy. This therapy is best known for the treatment of post-traumatic stress, unhealed trauma symptoms, and high anxiety or depression.
I do my best work with highly anxious or stressed-out adults, such as people on stress leave, those struggling with phobias or depression, or individuals with unhealed trauma symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and flashbacks.
What inspires the work you do?
I first learned of EMDR back in 2017 and it was gaining popularity and research validation as a gold standard for mental health treatment. I went on to try EMDR therapy as a client myself, focusing on issues from my childhood that still bothered me as an adult. The experience honestly changed my life and the course of my professional career. Now, I’m fully certified in this therapy style and am starting to help train other therapists too.
What is one of your favourite restaurants in the GTA?
I recently tried The Springwood in Whitby and it was FABULOUS. Highly recommend it for a date night or special occasion.
What is your favourite thing about the Village Hive? Why did you join the Hive?
I’ve only been here for 3 months and honestly it’s been such a pleasure getting connected to the community here. Everyone has been so kind and welcoming, and it’s a huge contrast to the previous office I was renting. I was previously renting another office and had to move, basically due to dissatisfaction with the service there. Now that I’m on the other side, I can genuinely say it was a blessing in disguise. I’m looking forward to growing, connecting, and impacting more as a business in 2025.
How do people get in touch with you if they need your services?
I offer online therapy all across Ontario, and in-person services at the Markham Village location!
Please provide social media handles, website, contact info etc. that you’d like to share!
Website: remtherapyservices.com
Instagram: @theremtherapist
Email: grace@remtherapyservices.com
Tel: 647-620-1736
