About Kim

I became a licensed therapist (LMFT) because I’d seen how destructive and painful shame can be — and I wanted to help people heal from the belief that they are inherently bad or that something is wrong with them.

Many of the people I work with are intelligent, capable, and strong. From the outside, they’re doing well. On the inside, they’re asking themselves, Why is this so hard for me? Why can’t I just get it together? What’s wrong with me?

Sometimes the roots are trauma. Sometimes they’re neurodivergence. Often, they overlap. Either way, the result is the same: self-doubt, exhaustion, and trying to push through instead of understanding what’s actually happening.

I trained in EMDR and became a Certified EMDR Therapist, building a strong foundation in trauma-informed care. I was drawn to approaches that help people process what happened — and move forward.

Over time, I began noticing a pattern. Even when trauma work was effective, certain struggles remained. Many of my clients — particularly high-functioning women — were asking about ADHD. They were bright, capable, and often successful, yet privately overwhelmed by follow-through, organization, emotional regulation, and persistent shame. Many had been overlooked as children because they were compliant or compensating.

It became clear that trauma wasn’t the whole story.

How someone functions in the world — how they manage attention, energy, expectations, and stress — needed just as much attention as what happened in their past.

I became increasingly focused on helping people understand their patterns: how they respond under pressure, how they approach goals, where they thrive, and where they shut down. When we addressed executive functioning alongside self-understanding, confidence grew and shame began to loosen its grip.

As I explored neurodiversity more deeply — both personally and professionally — I expanded my training in ADHD and autism. I now offer ADHD assessments for adults seeking clarity, along with therapy that integrates trauma-informed care and practical support for daily functioning.

What matters most to me is helping you see your whole picture:

Your struggles and your strengths.
Your sensitivities and your drive.
Your patterns under pressure and your brilliance when engaged.

I am LGBTQ+ affirming, sex-positive, and kink-allied. I strive to create a space where diverse identities, relationship structures, and expressions of sexuality are respected and understood — not pathologized.

Therapy is not about fixing you. It’s about understanding yourself fully and having the courage to explore who you are and create a life that reflects your authentic, unique self.