Byungil Kim, Ph.D.
(he/him)
I am very pleased to meet you. Before coming here and seeing my profile, you may have struggled alone for a long time, unable to easily share your personal issues with anyone, or perhaps you did share, but felt misunderstood or not fully supported. In a safe and trustworthy environment, I am ready to listen to your concerns or issues with empathy, without any bias or judgment. With my expertise, I am confident in working together with you to resolve your worries or challenges. I will listen to your unique history and problems with curiosity and respect, and I will do my utmost as a counselor in collaboration with you.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
You will be encouraged to accept yourself and your symptoms through non-judgmental lens. It is nothing to be ashamed of if you are dealing with a mental health condition, issue, or any other significant concern. As we go through life, these challenges can arise for anyone, and it is entirely natural. Always take pride in yourself and value who you are. I wish you a happy and healthy day today.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have broad resources and therapy methods to utilize. My warm regard and positively embracing attitude will help us go and collaborate together.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My areas of expertise include panic attacks, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and grieving after loss. The techniques I primarily use are CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), CPT, PTSD Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. If clients wish, I can also incorporate Christian Counseling.
Specialties
Top specialtiesAnxiety
Depression
Grief
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Serious Mental Illness
I identify as
Asian / Asian American
Christian
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have learned this treatment and have used it when I acknowledge client's symptoms are stemming from their cognitive distortion or negative assumptions..
Christian Counseling
I have studied in seminaries where I could integrate psychotherapy with Christian values. I can help clients to reframe their views as they renew their way of interpreting their experience by utilizing the concepts of God, Spirituality, and Theology.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
I have used this method for the population suffering from Anxiety, Panic attack, and PTSD.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I can utilize this for the clients suffering from PTSD and anxiety disorder.
Grief Therapy
My doctoral dissertation theme was about death and grief. Thus, I'm able to help people in process of grieving.
4 ratings with written reviews
November 8, 2025
Listened careful, gave me time to get everything out even allowing me to guide the flow of the appointment and conversation. I really appreciated his candor and directness. It allowed me to regulate and keep up with my almost reset internal clock, that school provided with the class schedules. I was programmed because of learning tools like Audible, Visual, and Kinesthetic. My brain is amazing! Thank you Dr. Kim for just acknowledging me. =^.^= Eden
Verified client, age 35-44
July 25, 2025
I felt very cared about and heard. I appreciate the quality and care for consideration in everything we discussed. I look forward to more sessions.
Verified client, age 35-44
June 18, 2025
Very friendly and helpful.