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Jacky Jaeok Kim

Therapist(she/her)
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • OCD, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

  • Greetings, my Korean name translates to “pearl of wisdom” in my native tongue. I’m also a 1st generation Korean immigrant to the US, a proud dog mom, an insatiable polymath, a technology advocate, and a person of many facets with a lifetime’s worth of stories under my belt. As a former DACA recipient and survivor of SA, I carry a deep understanding of resilience and hope with me in everything I do.
  • I have 11 years of experience in the mental health/medical field and community-based work. My journey began advocating for the civil rights and safety of individuals in the criminal justice system with Orleans Public Defenders. From there, I expanded my work to serve diverse populations in juvenile justice, education, hospital systems and more.
  • A formative experience in my career was a summer spent fly-fishing and working alongside grizzlies in Katmai National Park, where I was in complete reverence to Mother Nature and the remoteness of the Alaskan wilderness. This eventually led me to the Yukon-Kuskokwim region of Western Alaska upon receiving my MSW, where I worked as an itinerant social worker among the Yup’ik population. This experience deepened my respect for the indigenous way of life and reinforced my life’s commitment to providing meaningful, excellent patient care and therapy in rural settings.

My approach to therapy

  • Over the years, my work with individuals and communities across 6 states—and my lived experience navigating the U.S. immigration system as a formerly undocumented individual —have shaped my ability to connect with others on a deeply empathetic level during these unprecedented times. These experiences have given me a firsthand understanding of the impact of systems on people’s lives, and have strengthened my commitment to meeting clients with curiosity, respect, and cultural humility. I approach life’s challenges through a multidimensional lens, honoring the complexity of each person’s story and the resilience it takes to move toward healing and growth.
  • Some treatment methods I incorporate in my practice are the following but not limited to:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • CBT is a practical, collaborative way to help clients understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected. Together, we identify patterns that may be contributing to distress and work on developing skills that support emotional balance, self-compassion, and meaningful change. My approach is flexible, culturally responsive, and tailored to each client’s unique goals and lived experience.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • DBT is used to help clients strengthen skills in mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and building healthier relationships. When appropriate, DBT is paired with somatic practices to support nervous system regulation, deepen body awareness, and foster a sense of safety and agency. This integrated approach empowers clients to move beyond survival mode, build confidence in their inner resources, and create more balance and choice in their lives.
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Couples Therapy & more.

What you can expect from me

  • In our first session, we’ll take the time to get to know each other and understand your unique experiences, and goals for therapy. I’ll ask about what brings you to therapy, your current challenges, and what’s most important to you in your life right now. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, coping strategies, and areas where you’d like support. I’ll also explain how I work and we’ll begin to identify which tools might be most helpful for you. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to take meaningful steps forward.
  • I charge $100 for official therapeutic letters.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Inquisitive, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Southern University of New Orleans, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at University of California - San Diego
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Oregon), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
    Oregon, Washington
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    OCD, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Korean
  • Location
    15211 Northeast 72nd Avenue Ste A
    Vancouver, WA 98686

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