Dr. Maria Kim
Calm, practical therapy for family challenges
- Credentials
- LMFT, LMHC
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed in
- California, Washington
- Languages
- English, Korean
- Format
- Online sessions
About Maria
Dr. Maria Kim uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help families and parents facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience.
Her work is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at helping clients find clearer ways to cope and communicate. She speaks English and Korean and practices from Washington. Her background includes training in expressive therapies and art-based methods, plus extensive experience addressing depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, and adjustment to life changes.
Background and approach
Maria blends structured techniques with person-focused care to match what each family needs. Sessions often include straightforward skills practice and conversational work about everyday problems. She describes her style as warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels.
Maria tailors conversations and plans to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. Over 15 years she has supported people through parenting problems and broader family issues. Therapy with her typically mixes practical tools and chances to reflect on patterns that keep problems repeating.
She helps people develop clearer communication, set reasonable boundaries, and manage strong emotions. The goal is steady, usable change rather than quick fixes. To begin, clients follow a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that fit their timing.
Sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, and are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Many of her sessions draw on cognitive-behavioral techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday parenting stress.She also uses humanistic-informed conversation focused on respectful listening and building on strengths. That work helps families reconnect, improve communication, and regain confidence when facing difficult changes.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. She will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the family's needs. Adjustments happen over time so the plan remains useful and realistic.
Online therapy with her includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options let people keep therapy consistent around work, school, and parenting demands while still working with a licensed professional.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Anger management
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- California, Washington
- Languages
- English, Korean
Next step
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