- Stress management
- Expressive approaches
- Parenting support
About Maria
Dr. Maria Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. She practices in Washington and works with common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people change how they respond to difficult feelings. Conversations focus on what is happening now, how patterns repeat, and small, concrete steps to reduce reactivity and rebuild trust with others. She also draws on expressive approaches to help people use creative work when words are not enough.
Maria began as an art therapist and holds a Ph.D. in expressive therapies, which informs how she integrates creative methods into talk work. Her clinical background spans individual and relational concerns, and she has worked across many settings over a fifteen-year career.
In sessions she keeps things interactive and collaborative. People can expect to talk through specific situations, practice new responses, and plan experiments to try between meetings. The emphasis is on learning skills that reduce overwhelm and help people act with more choice.
She matches the pace and methods to what each person needs. If a creative approach feels useful, she incorporates it alongside cognitive and relational techniques. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.
How evidence-based methods move into online work
Dr. Kim blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with relational and expressive approaches. Cognitive-behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. These methods help with anger that shows up as repeated reactions or workplace frustration.The relational approach looks at patterns between people and how communication keeps problems going. It helps when anger damages trust or when people want clearer boundaries and less reactivity. Expressive methods use creative activities to access feelings that are hard to name and can be useful when talk alone feels stuck.
Finding the right mix is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and may change as problems shift.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into busy schedules and keeping work manageable between appointments. When session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find online work helpful for regular check-ins, practicing new responses after a difficult event, or fitting sessions into a workday or caregiving schedule.
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Primary focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California, Washington
Languages
English, Korean
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses interactive, evidence-based techniques and expressive methods. Sessions combine talk work with creative options when they help.
How long has she practiced?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working as a psychotherapist and art therapist and holds a Ph.D. in expressive therapies.
Which credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credentials LMFT and LMHC and practices in Washington; she is documented as CA LMFT and WA LMHC in her background.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.