Tim Korm
I consider myself an "outcomes based" provider. If I work with you, it's mandatory that I help you get positive results, and I'm not afraid of utilizing resources if we run into unanticipated road-blocks. Informed consent is a priority of mine; it's important to me that you know and understand the risks & benefits of any treatment options you choose.
Feeling overwhelmed, burnt out? Anxiety keeping you up? I get it, we're all navigating adulthood as best we can.
Every provider has their own style or approach, but keeping you informed will help you feel more confident in your own treatment plan. The most challenging part of this journey is usually that moment when you decided to finally seek out help, and I'm excited to watch you progress over time from our very first meeting on Day 1.
First session
After a brief introduction, I like to start the session off by asking about what brings you in, which will help us establish a goal. My assessment style is conversational; people's struggles are more than just a checklist. A part of every therapeutic relationship is the human connection. I investigate core beliefs and behavioral patterns that drive anxiety, distress, and burnout. After we share our findings together, I help you prioritize your goals, & starting from the top, I offer you various options on how to most efficiently produce the outcome you're looking for: between medications, therapy, & lifestyle changes.
Strengths
"Psychological safety" means feeling safe to freely ask questions, express ideas, or raise concerns without fear of humiliation or retaliation. It goes both ways in a 1-on-1 relationship. I believe in transparency and raw honesty, sharing what we know and being comfortable with what we don't know. I engage in a collaborative approach to care, and always encourage clients to illustrate to me what they envision their best selves to be - and now that we have an end-goal, together we devise a plan on helping you get as close to it as possible.
Ideal clients
I work best with clients who are willing to move forward in a partnership where we both put in the work to get you feeling better, and that accountability is non-negotiable. Not everyone is going to feel motivated or excited about mental health treatment; I just ask that clients show up for themselves because that is something that no one else can do for you.
Origin story
Since 2011, my entire 15-year career has been exclusively in psychiatry and behavioral health, not just general medicine/healthcare. Between my time in community mental health serving the same neighborhood I grew up in, to our active-duty Navy and military veterans, to college students and working professionals, I've learned that despite our unique individual life experiences, we all have more in common than not. Fifteen years later and I'm still humbled every time another person invites me into their life to aid them in their mental health journey; I acknowledge the strength it takes to welcome a stranger in while feeling your most vulnerable. I've seen and heard a lot, and I hope my experience can be just what you've needed to get to where you want to be.
Ongoing work together
Depending on your unique needs and what medications we're trialing, we'll meet on a regular basis that would be feasible for you. As you improve, the frequency of the appointments will decrease as you "graduate" to needing less support. The way we measure your progress will be individualized, since your treatment plan will be tailored to you.
Medication approach
My approach is "Start low, Go slow," meaning we start at a very low dose of any medication, before slowly increasing it. The priority when starting any new medication is to establish tolerance. Once we know you're tolerating it well, we'll work on slowly increasing the dose until we find the optimal one.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We will repeatedly be exploring not just the emotion, but the thoughts and behaviors associated with it.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ArizonaLicense 339249
- CaliforniaLicense 95038374
- OregonLicense 10050245
- WashingtonLicense AP70067021