About Me - Kathy Kim Therapy

Hello, I’m glad you’re here.

As human beings, we all face challenges in our lives where we need help sorting out the complexities, and therapy can be an excellent choice to address those obstacles. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with extensive experience working with couples and individuals. I will help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion, clarity, non-judgment, understanding, and deep appreciation for the intricacies of interpersonal dynamics. Together, we can identify the barriers and access the deep source of wisdom, compassion, and resilience within so that you can live life in full agency and in loving, mutually supportive, and satisfying relationships.

As a 1.5-generation Korean-American therapist, I am familiar with the intricate web of intergenerational and multicultural dynamics that shape our relationships. My journey has provided a profound appreciation for the complexities of human connections, especially for those navigating between cultures.

My role is to support you on this transformative journey, drawing from my education, extensive clinical training, knowledge gained from countless hours of sitting with clients, and my own deeply lived experiences. Combined with over 30 years of corporate experience and insight, I can provide a rare blend of professional expertise and deep personal understanding. I believe that you deserve and possess the capacity to live a genuinely fulfilling, authentic, and liberating life with spaciousness, ease, and joy.

Kathy Kim

MA, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #136401

Clinical Experience

With extensive corporate experience and clinical training, I offer a unique perspective on life’s complexities. My specialties are individual and couples therapy, focusing on relationship dynamics and interpersonal conflicts. I believe the quality of our relationships deeply impacts our overall well-being.

As a seasoned psychotherapist, I’ve worked with diverse clients facing challenges like anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, trauma, health issues, grief, and more. This breadth of experience fosters a deep understanding of the multifaceted nature of human struggles.

In a safe, non-judgmental space, I guide individuals and couples on a transformative journey. With compassion and expertise, we explore self-discovery, enhance communication, and resolve conflicts – helping you achieve the healthy, fulfilling relationships you envision.

I’m dedicated to helping you find balance, meaning, and purpose across all aspects of your life – both individually and as a couple.

My Clinical Approach

I work from a relational, trauma-informed, and client-centered approach utilizing the best evidence-based research, latest neuroscience, clinical experience, and knowledge of the client’s personality, value system, and issues presented for effective results. I am extensively trained in cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems, dialectical behavioral therapy, complex trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method while incorporating somatic and mindfulness methods to promote full mind and body integration. I am also trained in cultural competency to effectively understand and address the diverse needs and experiences of clients from multicultural backgrounds.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, my objective is to help you live your best, authentic life through guidance, perspective, compassion, support, and unconditional positive regard. I will provide a safe contained space to help you process experiences and gain tools and skills, uncover the root causes of your struggles, recognize pattern identification, and explore the emotional and interpersonal challenges that are holding you back and feeling stuck. I look forward to being a part of your path towards living a more meaningful, joyous, balanced and purposeful life!

Common Conditions Treated

Some of the most common issues that might lead someone to seek mental health treatment are mood changes, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, self-regulation, self-esteem, and substance abuse. In addition to treating these common areas, my area of specialty includes couples therapy, stress & anxiety, trauma, and Asian American issues.

Certifications & Expertise

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy.