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esther kim, Lmft

mfc #123592

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I bring 7 years of experience working with children, adults, and couples in various settings such as child and family clinics, K-12 schools, and private practice. I have a passion for people and the positive change you can experience within yourself and your relationships. I come alongside you to empower you in rediscovering your voice. It gives me deep meaning to offer a fresh perspective on what’s happening in your life and practical skills that can transform the way you live in the world.

I currently focus my clinical work with children, caregivers, and adults experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, major life transitions, intergenerational family dynamics, relationship issues, self-esteem, body image concerns, religious deconstruction, and navigating the Asian American experience. I have a special interest in working with adults who often feel “small,” overthink the little things, feel debilitated by anxieties and fears, experience the stressors of perfectionistic tendencies, or carry the burden of always being the “good child.” Whenever relevant in my work, I integrate my experiences from my previous career as a preschool director for over a decade to support children, (inner) children of adults, and parents to better navigate the nuances involved in a child's developmental stage, the parent’s role in positive parenting, and the parent-child relationship throughout the lifespan.

I believe it is an honor to listen to people’s stories. Sometimes you can feel hurt, lost, or stuck in a difficult chapter in your life. As a cisgender, second generation Korean American, child of immigrants, I am well acquainted with the highs and lows of self-discovery and healing. My own commitment to therapy shapes and invigorates my advocacy for your healing and your desire to be fully seen. My hope is to journey with you in fostering growth and resiliency so that you are empowered to thrive.