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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Art informed methods
About Maria
LMFT, LMHC in Washington with 15 years' experience, Dr. Maria Kim focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and draws on a background in expressive therapies and art therapy. Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Dr. Kim approaches sessions plainly and directly. She listens to a client's immediate concerns and helps identify practical steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. Her background includes a Ph.D. in expressive therapies and long experience as a psychotherapist and art therapist, which she uses when clients are interested in creative methods.
She blends methods from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic work to address thinking patterns, present difficulties, and underlying relational themes. That combination means sessions may include talking about current problems, noticing patterns from the past, and trying new ways of responding in daily life. When appropriate, expressive or art-based activities can be part of sessions.
Dr. Kim frames goals in clear, manageable steps. She helps people set short-term objectives and checks progress between sessions. This approach aims to make sessions feel practical rather than abstract.
Her clinical experience spans 15 years across therapy settings, with training and practice in expressive approaches. People who prefer some creative work alongside talk therapy may find that aspect helpful. To confirm session options and formats, readers should check current online therapy options before booking.
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Working with evidence-based and expressive methods online
Dr. Kim commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try concrete behavior changes. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it focuses on practical steps and measurable progress.She also draws on expressive and art-informed methods rooted in her Ph.D. work in expressive therapies. Those methods use creative activities to help people access feelings and reflect on experiences they find hard to put into words. Expressive approaches can be helpful for trauma, grief, and emotional processing.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs and will adapt the mix of talking and expressive techniques collaboratively. Clients and the therapist decide together how to pace sessions and which methods to try.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or other responsibilities. They also allow for shorter check-ins, fewer travel logistics, and the possibility of maintaining continuity of care across moves or schedule changes.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Washington
Languages
English, Korean
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches and may include expressive or art-based activities when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapist and art therapist.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LMFT and LMHC credentials and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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