- Strengths focused
- Collaborative planning
- Practical skills
About Kim
Her style centers on listening first and building a plan together. Early sessions review personal history and relationships that matter to current struggles. From there she helps set clear objectives and a direction for therapy that can be adjusted over time.
Techniques draw from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, existential reflection, and Jungian perspectives. That mix is used to identify thoughts and patterns, learn new coping skills, and bring broader meaning into daily life. Expect concrete tools alongside chances to reflect on values and purpose.
She describes therapy as a team effort where perspective, accountability, support, and growth are goals. Sessions are aimed at moving beyond just awareness so people have more choice in how they respond to stressors and life changes.
Kim studied psychology at Vanderbilt University and earned a master’s degree in clinical social work. She holds a Tennessee LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. If questions come up before booking, she encourages prospective clients to reach out and ask about the process.
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Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Tennessee
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a supportive therapeutic relationship. Online sessions can preserve that listening-first stance while allowing conversations to fit into a busy week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift those patterns. That makes it easy to practice tools between sessions and track progress remotely.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining skill-building, reflective work on meaning and values, and problem-focused plans until a useful mix is found.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into daily life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and pacing so therapy fits work, caregiving, and other demands without promising a particular format.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kim commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, caregiving stress, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is strengths-focused and collaborative. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and dialectical ideas to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has practiced since 1995 and has 26 years of experience working with a range of mood and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Tennessee LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.