Existential Therapists in Uniondale, NY

Dr. Kim is a licensed psychoanalyst, a certified therapist, and a certified spiritual counselor. Besides his psychoanalytic background, Dr. Kim also was trained intensively in living Jesuit life over thirty six years. From his psychoanalytic teachings at training Institutes and from his active Jesuit life, Dr. Kim learned the fundamental queries of clinical and existential pangs in life. Depression is the most unendurable medical and emotional pain one can experience. Depression is the core symptom seating behind all the mental, emotional, physical, and existential diseases.

I am a licensed mental health counselor, and a certified counselor in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. I have been working in the field for a decade with experience in all age levels. I use an integrative approach to counseling, pulling from the techniques seen in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential, and Psychodynamic modalities. I specialize in the treatment of perinatal mood/anxiety disorders, adoption, infertility, miscarriages, parenting, emetophobia, depression, anxiety, stress management, and relationship/family issues. I will work diligently to help you overcome, and succeed.

As a former musician and NYC public school teacher, I have worked with people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as with their family members, providing support and guidance on a wide variety of issues. I have also helped artists, musicians, actors, and athletes with performance anxiety, confidence, and related concerns.

Having a special interest in eating disorder treatment and related conditions my clients often have difficulty with issues of mood (especially anxiety and depression), lack of self-identity, fears of judgement and being alone, a craving for connection, a sense of not being understood, concerns about the future, and at times even self-hatred. The mental state of these types of conditions lead to an overwhelming, all-consuming thought process that is usually obsessional and demeaning. The goal of any patient is to learn how to rid fears, quiet intrusive thoughts and find a way to a more fulfilling life with some sense of inner peace.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams and live the life you've imagined. Are you at a crossroads in your life? Are you feeling stuck and wish you could change your perspective? Are you overwhelmed by emotions that make it challenging to navigate through life? You might be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, past or current traumatic events, or everyday life stressors. If so, you probably are seeking peace of mind, gratitude, hope, inner strength, and healthy coping skills. If this sounds like you, I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your path towards healing.

Working with adolescents and young adults has always been my passion. As a former school counselor, I use my knowledge of the school system in conjunction with cognitive behavioral therapy to guide teens throughout their educational experience. With specializations in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and LGBTQ, I work closely with each individual client to determine goals and create a realistic long-term plan.

My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy and cultural sensitivity. Each person's journey is unique, and I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet the specific needs of my clients. My goal is to empower individuals to find their inner strength, resilience, and healing by helping individuals break free from the patterns that have been passed down through generations and empower them to lead more fulfilling lives. I believe that by understanding and embracing your individuality, you can unlock your true potential and lead a fulfilling life. Together, we'll embark on a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing.

For 25 years, I have been passionately dedicated to helping others just like you. I truly enjoy applying my clinical knowledge, insights, and skills to guide clients through a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, family conflict, divorce, health problems, educational/career issues, and personal growth. I hope to provide the guidance and tools necessary to help children, teens and adults cultivate insight, resilience, coping skills, value, meaning, purpose, happiness, healing and lasting change in their lives. We are all on a journey and I am honored to walk alongside you as mentor.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~Winston Churchill

Are you just existing? Going through the daily motions, but not truly living? Caught in a vicious cycle of negative self-talk, low self-esteem, and self-defeating thoughts and behaviors? It doesn't have to be this way. Allow me to help you free yourself of your internal struggles so you can reveal your true potential, and live a more fulfilled and complete life. Through my compassionate, empathic, and non-judgmental approach, I can help you to uncover your true value and the life you deserve to be living.

I'm just a mental health guide. You're the expert on you. You've lived your entire life with all of the context of all of your experiences, relationships etc. When you step into my sessions, you're providing me with a window into that world and I provide you with my clinical interpretation of what I perceive. You're the one that's living in it. It's my job to help you navigate your own mind to get you what you want. Not to shape you into what I believe is best. I'm just the mental health guy.

Great strength and drive can be found in struggle. It is my goal to assist clients in discovering this resource within themselves as a method of healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and loss. Reaching out for help can be a challenging process. You will be surprised how much shifts as soon as you take that first step. We will work together to establish more productive and healthier relationships with the events, circumstances and processes that you are coping with. We will explore this with a holistic approach that not only takes your thoughts and feelings into account but also integrates your whole self.

You are just as important to your communities as your communities are to you. This framework grounds the work I do. Western concepts of healing have historically enforced rigid individualism as the ideal way of life. However, I believe that understanding who you are, as both an individual and community member, makes space for your more nuanced, wholesome, and expansive narrative. My work with clients focuses on being present with emotions, navigating individual and collective traumas, reconnecting to your physical body, and empowering healing and joy. I'm hoping for healing and liberation for us all!

My ideal client is trying to understand not only the root causes that created a less than optimal life functioning emotionally, socially, occupationally, academically, or intrafamilially, but the actual cognitive behavioral steps to remedy the problem. I believe most problems we encounter in our everyday lives can be improved upon and transformed into a life we have chosen.

Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or other challenges, such as social phobia, grief, or occupational or educational problems? Do you feel stuck in some way, unable to move forward with your life? Most people do at some point. I will join you in helping to understand these problems and in developing solutions. I am patient, focused, and genuine. I believe you can resolve issues once you confront them in a warm, supportive environment with compassionate and therapeutic feedback. I am nonjudgmental and objective, with a positive and encouraging style. I’m happy to accommodate you in person or remotely.

Accepting new clients! The therapists at Creative Arts Therapy Source are compassionate and person centered psychotherapists specializing in innovative approaches to help children, teens and adults overcome grief, anxiety and depression. Our team of creative arts therapists have exceptional training in evidenced based techniques and creative approaches that set us apart from more traditional talk therapy methods. We offer individual, couples and group therapy sessions throughout New York and New Jersey.

I believe in improving our emotional well-being and mental health through cultivating radical self-love, developing empathy and understanding, and setting healthy and adaptive boundaries in our lives. I seek to join you on your journey towards healing by helping you unhook from unhealthy paradigms in order to foster new beginnings and new opportunities to be your most authentic self.

My goal as a therapist is to help my clients gain insight into themselves and their experience. Through the course of therapy, emotional healing can occur and self-empowerment can be found. I help people with anxiety, depression, and many other mental health difficulties. Sometimes just having someone to talk to about life can help. I stand here with outstretched arms.

Has your relationship lost that “spark” that it once had? Do you and your partner find yourselves in the same cycle of fighting over seemingly meaningless things? Do you find yourself constantly on edge over things your partner says or does? Does it feel like there isn’t any romance, intimacy, or sex anymore? Do you feel stuck and hopeless? It can feel like you’re with a different person or someone that you don’t even know anymore. The arguments seem to happen more frequently and feel more intense. This leads to resentment and anger, which only continues the argumentative cycle. Being in this place can feel hopeless and hurtful.