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Naomi Kim, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello and welcome! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I am also a 14 year Air Force veteran. I started my adult life in Florida and have settled here in Pennsylvania after living in several states as well as a couple of years in South Korea. I have worked for the past 13 years on an inpatient psychiatric unit and have a vast experience with depression and anxiety and how they affect one's well being and self confidence. Prior to that I worked with an agency that worked closely Children and Youth Services and have gained much experience in working with family issues, parenting concerns, and communication challenges. I have also worked with adults with developmental disabilities and enjoy exploring what you can do as opposed to what you can't do.

I have experience using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) to help a person better understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behavior as well as the power of automatic thoughts. I can help you with issues of self esteem and confidence as well as helping you learn how to problem solve and make decisions more effectively. I have experience using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) which provides a person with concrete tools to help deal with interpersonal relationships and as well as helping to develop tolerance for distressful situations. I can help you learn how to say no to unwanted requests and develop healthy boundaries for yourself as well as learning the power of being able to realize what you can and cannot change and deal with the consequences. I am a trauma informed therapist and understand the need for a specialized approach to traumatic events and memories and so will not bring up or focus on those events in our interactions. I will work with you on relaxation techniques to help you get past the memories and focus on the moment. I am a military veteran and understand how hard it is to open up about some events and issues. And I understand how difficult it is for those around you who don't understand. I can be there for you.

I look forward to working with you as you face the crossroads in your life. I will be there for you. You are not alone.

Professional experience

5yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC009750

Reviews

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Love her!! Best therapist for 4 years. Very therapeutic.

Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Naomi for 4 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

I always come back to Naomi whenever I'm in need, sometimes months go in between but she's always there for me when I most need her help working through things or helping me remember I'm safe and strong enough to handle intense anxiety.

She's remarkable and helps me change my perspectives with kindness! ♡

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Naomi for 3 years and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

Wonderful!

Written on Sep 05, 2024 after therapy with Naomi for 5 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

Best therapist I've had in my life. At least, she is exactly what I need at this point in my life

Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Naomi for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Naomi is absolutely wonderful. She is very real with me and makes me really think and work through my problems. She is the type of therapist I have been looking for. Naomi has great insight and is knowledgeable on many things. She is able to give realistic/relatable examples and doesn’t mind having to explain things multiple times and in multiple ways if need be. She provides me with worksheets that help me process outside of therapy as well. 10/10 recommend working with Naomi if you get the chance.

Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Naomi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Very straight forward and does not say what you want to hear, listens to what you have to say and responds accordingly

Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Naomi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd