- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LMFT, LMHC
- Licensed in
- California, Washington
- Languages
- English, Korean
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Maria
Dr. Maria Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed mental health counselor practicing in Washington. She brings 15 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma, and low self-esteem.
She works in English and Korean. Her style is warm and conversational. Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, with attention to what feels practical and useful for each person.
She aims to treat each person with respect and without stigmatizing labels.
Background and approach
Dr. Kim draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside humanistic and psychodynamic ideas. She often mixes concrete coping skills with space to reflect on patterns that keep problems repeating.
This blend can help someone change daily routines and understand deeper feelings that underlie their behavior. Many people come for help with parenting stress or family-related conflict as a central concern. In sessions she will talk through daily challenges, help set manageable goals, and practice new ways to respond during tense moments.
She also uses creative approaches for people who find art or expressive work helpful. Her background includes long-term clinical work and a doctoral degree in expressive therapies. Over her career she has supported people facing both sudden losses and long-standing struggles.
The focus is on practical steps and steady progress, paced to each person’s needs.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maria helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
Evidence-based approaches and online support
Dr. Kim uses a mix of evidence-based techniques and reflective work to address everyday problems and deeper patterns. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building concrete skills to manage anxiety, mood, and stress. These tools are useful for learning new ways to respond in challenging parenting moments and reducing overwhelm.Humanistic-informed work emphasizes empathy, respect, and the person’s own strengths. This approach creates space to talk about values, identity, and relationships while setting goals that matter to the client. When helpful, expressive methods such as art-supported activities are offered to support emotional processing and new perspectives.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match goals, pace, and comfort level. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping most.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation even when travel is difficult. Phone sessions and live chat reduce the need for a camera and can be a simpler check-in during a break. Text-based messaging supports brief updates or ongoing reflection between scheduled sessions. These options offer flexibility while keeping the focus on practical progress and daily coping.
Questions people ask about Maria
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, and parenting concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, combining practical coping strategies with time to reflect on patterns and emotions.
What experience does she bring?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including work using expressive and art-based methods alongside psychotherapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds licenses as an LMFT and an LMHC and practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
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