Thomas L Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (415) 938-8024
Available both in-person and online
San Rafael, CA 94903
Studies across disciplines suggest that humans are preoccupied with how others view us. We are social mammals. We develop our very sense of self through relationships. Relationships are where our wounds originate, but they are where we find healing, as well. As a relational therapist, I offer compassionate holding, but I will also be real with you. I can help you understand yourself more deeply than your inner critic's harsh narratives. Cognitive insight and pragmatism have their place, but you've probably thought through your issues a million times over. Let's understand the emotional basis for your stuck places.
I work with issues pertaining to one's sense of self. Low self-worth, self-doubt, procrastination, etc. In individual or in group therapy with me, you will receive honest feedback. In real life, people might request that you change. In therapy, we can focus on unearthing the hidden needs behind the stuck patterns, and discover what to do about those needs.
I understand a desperate desire to change. Those who reach out to me feel stuck. They have automatic patterns that hurt them. But, these patterns exist for a reason! No one woke up and thought, "My life's purpose is to push people away." It does wonders to have an interested and curious companion. Let's sit together. Let's grieve and learn to move forward.
Call or Email Thomas L Kim now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 938-8024
Let's Connect (415) 938-8024
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $225
- Couple Sessions $225
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, CheckInsurance
- Out of Network
Thomas L Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 938-8024
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 119264 Thomas L Kim
- In Practice for 10 years
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, Masters in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2016
- Certificate from University of Colorado at Boulder BS Mechanical Engineering / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Thomas L Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 938-8024
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anger
- Anger Management
- Body Image
- Cancer
- Cross-cultural and multi-racial couples
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Men's Issues
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Thomas L Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 938-8024
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
French
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Hakomi
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Thomas L Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 938-8024
Groups
East Asian Men's Group
This interpersonal process group is 4.5 years old with several original members still here. I believe this is because it has offered engagement in relationships where you get to see your patterns reflected back to you and be met with a desire to work things through rather than be met painful abandonment. Process groups help members improve their emotional intelligence, learn about the impact of their communication patterns, and much more. But, joining a group can be intimidating--inquire with me and I will answer any questions I can.
Expertise
Anxiety
Men's Issues
Peer Relationships
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$100
Group Meets
Every Wed 5:15 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
Location
Berkeley, CA 94704
Email Thomas L Kim about this group or call - (415) 938-8024