Hello my name is Kim and I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Californian with over 18 years of experience. I was a medical social worker in an hospital setting for 15 years . My experience was with patients and families living with cancer and dementia, end of life care, emergency room, intensive care , and substance abuse. I too enjoyed mentoring social work interns and medical residents to be mindful of their presence and words with family's and patients, along with teaching them to be aware of compassion fatigue and self care. I am currently employed for a legal services agency as a clinical social worker aiding disabled or seniors in my community, and continuing to mentor young social workers.
I believe everyone should go to therapy to help us over the bumps we all face in life. Everyone's bump is different with a differing extreme. All bumps shape who we are and how we view the world. I view my role as a therapist to empower, help decipher, and co-create a path of discovery forward based on the individual , couple, or family's goals. I am a client centered therapist. If the client would like to come to therapy to work out a specific issue in about 4-8 sessions that us great. If a client would like to dig deep for a better understanding of their self I am down. I have steered clients and families through crisis situations, grief, trauma, life-changes, parenting concerns, abuse, and witnessed the joys of success and accomplishments.
Outside of my work as a social worker and therapist I like to read, hike, bake, and watch Netflix , I love being a mom and hanging out with my family.
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues
Substance abuse/harm reduction
Depression
Coping with life changes
Grief and loss
Cancer
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , ADHD
Years of Experience: 18
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-Harm, Self-love, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 74639
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Kim is amazing, she’s kind caring and compassionate. Offers to listen and to give advice
Written on Dec 22, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Kim is a really good therapist. She is kind, considerate, patient, friendly and really wants to help me overcome my insecurities and struggles with confidence. I enjoy our conversations.
Written on Oct 16, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Kim is incredibly compassionate, and takes so much time to listen and truly understand issues.
Written on Oct 16, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and anger management
She is understand and listens so glad I have her as a counselor
Written on Sep 27, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
I appreciate all the advice and words of encouragement Kim has given me. I definitely recommend her to anyone who’s looking for a suitable counselor!
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and self esteem
It has been helpful meeting with Kim. She is a good listener and has been helpful with processing events. She genuinely shows she cares and follows up after sessions.
Written on Jun 24, 2021 after therapy with Kimberly for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd