Brian Kim

(he/him)

LMFT, 1 year of experience
Empowering
Solution oriented
Direct

Brian is a compassionate and empathetic professional dedicated to guiding clients toward wholeness and fulfillment. His calm demeanor, combined with a strong commitment to personal growth, creates an environment conducive to each person’s development. Brian understands that everyone has a unique narrative shaped by their past, as well as the potential to craft a meaningful future. His work is focused on empowering individuals and families to uncover the solutions they seek.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I am very person-centered in my approach, meaning I want to get to know you, as I believe that mental health is often impacted greatly by your perception of life and your experiences. So, our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other, while also setting clear goals to work towards.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring a blend of therapy and coaching, meaning I strive to do the deep internal work of therapy while also providing meaningful steps to take each day to produce the change you desire. I also

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with individuals that feel stuck or unable to overcome mental health challenges that impact their daily lives, so that we can collaborate to find a solution that results in peace, clarity, confidence and a fuller life. I'm also passionate about supporting couples to work through conflict, prepare for the next step and create more vibrant, fulfilling connection overall.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Other specialties

Addiction

Anger Management

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Accepts

Location

Offers in-person in 801 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA 94127, Suite 108

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a goal-oriented therapy where we will identify and challenge negative thought patterns and resulting behaviors, to change outcomes and improve your overall mood.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic model that helps individuals identify and support the varied aspects on the self. In IFS, clients begin to understand and relate to these various internal parts with compassion, to foster self-awareness, healing, and clarity.

Couples Counseling

In Couples Counseling, we will cultivate emotional awareness, apply principles from the research of the Gottman Institute and improve communication that will lead to better conflict resolution, increase intimacy, higher trust and improved relationship satisfaction.

, 7 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

August 18, 2025

Brian incorporated a great balance of listening, offering resources, and incorporating activities/work to help address challenges. Highly recommend.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Brian

August 1, 2025

From our very first session, we felt supported, understood, and comfortable. He explained emotions and communication so clearly, giving us practical tools we could use right away. His compassionate, educational approach helped us feel more connected and hopeful. We’re excited for future sessions to continue growing as better communicators and stronger partners.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Brian