I am a therapist based in Kansas City, MO. I have 10 years of experience working with adults and families in trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief and loss. I grew up in Los Angeles, CA where I completed my graduate studies at the University of Southern California to obtain my LCSW, but also completed a dual-license as an LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor) in Denver, CO. I enjoy exploring family of origin issues using Attachment-based Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I specialize in working with depression and loss, panic and anxiety, relational conflict, those who grew up in households with alcoholism and drug use, immigrant parents or domestic violence, those who suffered miscarriage or infertility, sexual abuse and exploitation including sex trafficking, spiritual abuse, issues with God and faith, and those seeking Christian-based counseling.
Thank you for reading my profile and I wish you the best as you take steps towards your healing.
PLEASE NOTE - My availability for text communication is limited. If you require immediate text responses please be aware that I cannot provide that service at this time.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration Issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MO LCSW 2019038848
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I’ve attempted counseling several times over the years and I can genuinely say that my experience working with Helen Kim through BetterHelp has been the most therapeutic and effective counseling experience I’ve ever had. I would highly recommend Helen as a provider!
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Helen for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
She is an expert on how to improve communication skills and I am happy to be connected with her for each session. So far it has been very helpful.
Written on Dec 17, 2020 after therapy with Helen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management