Cloe Kim

I am a LCSW with 14 years of experience working in numerous settings such as medical/hospital, community-based programs, schools, the Department of Mental Health in LA county, and working with individuals/families. I'm a bilingual Korean-speaking and bicultural therapist who is passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential in life.My communication style is calm, supportive, inviting, safe, compassionate, warm, and trying to create an environment of trust so my clients can explore and process the past as the first step to healing and learn to focus on the future with hope. I utilize active listening and supportive reflection + attentive analysis.

I provide empathetic support by taking a holistic approach with CBT, life coaching skills, and strength-based theory. This combination helps clients build awareness, develop practical tools, and discover their inner resources for lasting change.

I would like to meet clients halfway and focus on meeting clients' needs. I work with clients to discover and explore the origins of their life issues and how they can affect their daily activities and relationships so that they can stop unhealthy patterns in their lives and create awareness of how their choices are impacting them.

During our first session, my client should expect the opportunity to feel heard, express their needs, discuss immediate challenges that are causing distress, and seek to overcome them in a safe and therapeutic setting. I would like to explore the patient's expectations for future therapy sessions and get the client some background information.