About Me
About me
I specialize in helping adults and older teens who have survived trauma and are ready to do the deep inner work required for lasting change. Many of my clients grew up in emotionally neglectful or abusive homes and have spent years pushing through life by staying busy, over-functioning, or disconnecting from their emotions.
My work focuses on rebuilding safety in the body and mind, learning to notice what you feel, where you feel it, and how to release what’s been held for too long. Together, we address trauma, attachment injuries, and the patterns that formed around survival. I don’t believe in endless surface-level sessions. Therapy with me is collaborative, direct, and designed to move you forward.
I value authenticity, boundaries, and self-trust. The goal is always for you to leave therapy equipped, not dependent, and able to lead yourself with clarity and compassion.
Experience
Kim received her Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Illinois State University and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Chicago State University. She has worked in a variety of mental health sectors over the years such as DCFS, Chicago Public Schools, Substance Use facilities, as well as developmental behavior therapy providing case management, group therapy, crisis intervention, and assisting in treatment development.
Kim provides virtual individual, family therapy, couples therapy, and behavior therapy to adults, children above age 5, and adolescents via telehealth. She views the counseling process as an alliance between client and therapist and considers the clients as the experts of their lives. Kim utilizes a mixed approach of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psycho-Educational Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Reality Therapy. Kim’s theoretic approach is based on the belief that clients are in charge of their counseling experience. She believes that within the structure of the therapeutic relationship clients can access their inner strengths and promote change. They will learn the bounds of aspects of their life that they can control and what they cannot.
Kim’s goal as a counselor is to provide a safe environment where clients can explore their primary interests, develop goals and determine strengths and assets as they move toward their aspirations.