Therapist profile
Dr. Maria Kim, LMFT, LMHC
Washington
LMFT and LMHC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT, LMHC
- LicenseLMFT, California / 44999; LMHC, Washington / LH61215381
- NPI1952515579
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Korean
- LocationWashington
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting help
- Art informed methods
About Maria
Dr. Maria Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She practices in Washington and works with people who bring stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Maria trained as an expressive therapies clinician and holds a Ph.D. in expressive therapies. She uses talk-based work alongside creative methods when that fits a client's needs. In practice she draws on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic techniques to help people notice patterns, calm strong reactions, and try different ways of responding.
Her sessions are interactive and focused on practical steps. She helps clients name the feelings under the heat of the moment and develop concrete strategies for handling them. For parenting concerns she works on communication and setting boundaries that reduce household tension.
Over 15 years she has supported people through major life changes, grief, and recovery after trauma. She also has experience introducing art-based approaches for those who find verbal work limiting. Language options include English and Korean for people who prefer either.
Therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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Dr. Kim uses a mix of evidence-based techniques alongside expressive work. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; they are useful for anxiety, low mood, and anger that shows up at work or home. Humanistic methods emphasize listening and exploring what matters to the person; this helps with self-esteem and relationship concerns. Psychodynamic ideas look at repeating patterns and past influences to understand current reactions, which can help when anger or grief keeps showing up in similar situations.Finding the right method is part of the process. She will work collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a client's goals and preferences. That may mean leaning into talk-based strategies, introducing art-informed exercises, or blending several approaches across sessions.
Session logistics and formats should be confirmed before booking. The description notes a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location. Online work can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Confirm current session options on the booking page before you schedule.
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15+ years
Listed in
California, Washington
Languages
English, Korean
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, low self-esteem, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic techniques and uses expressive methods when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist and in expressive therapies.
Which credentials and locations apply to her practice?
She holds LMFT and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington; her licenses include CA LMFT and WA LMHC as listed.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.