LCSW, 17 years of experience
Hi, my name is Vanda Kim. I am a licensed clinical social worker based in California. I received my Master's degree from California State University of Sacramento. I have been working as a mental health counselor for 17 years. My experience includes working in a clinical setting, special educational school, and private practice. I enjoy meeting with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Please come with an open mind and let go of any preconceived notion of what therapy should be. In the first session, you and I will learn to see if we can connect as we get to know each other. You can ask questions about me or therapy. I will ask questions to understand the problem that brought you to counseling and we will work collaboratively to create a plan to best help you.
I believe that healing begins with connection and understanding. I bring empathy, authenticity, and collaboration to every session, creating a safe and supportive space where you can feel seen and heard. Using a strength-based approach, I help clients recognize and build upon their natural resilience and inner wisdom. Ultimately, my goal is to provide a flexible, compassionate environment that empowers you to grow and create meaningful change in your life.
I work primarily with adult clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. I support individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family challenges, trauma, motivation, and self-esteem concerns. I also work with clients who are seeking greater purpose and meaning in their lives, offering guidance and support as they move toward deeper self-understanding, balance, and fulfillment.
My therapy style is client-centered, eclectic, and integrative, drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, person-centered care, humanistic therapy, psychodynamic theory, and processing therapy. I value self-discovery, mindfulness, reflection, and authenticity, and I approach each client with empathy and a strength-based perspective. I believe that every individual has the innate capacity to heal and grow. My goal is to help deepen self-awareness, cultivate presence, and foster a more compassionate relationship with oneself. With a humanistic, client-centered focus, I emphasize empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. By using a strength-based lens, I help clients recognize and build upon their natural resilience and inner resources.