Therapist profile
Naomi Kim, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and Parenting
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About Naomi
Naomi Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She previously served 14 years in the Air Force and brings that background into her work with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, trauma, and substance use issues.
She has long experience on an inpatient psychiatric unit, where she worked closely with people coping with mood disorders and anxiety. That work shaped how she understands low self-esteem, panic, and the impact of mood symptoms on day-to-day functioning. Earlier in her career she worked with an agency connected to Children and Youth Services and gained practical experience with parenting and family communication problems.
Naomi uses clear, skills-based methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to build distress tolerance and improve boundaries and interpersonal effectiveness.
She describes herself as trauma informed and avoids forcing traumatic memories into conversation. Instead she works on relaxation and present-focused skills to reduce the weight of those memories and improve daily coping. Her military background informs how she supports people who find it difficult to talk about certain events.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She helps people learn problem-solving skills, decision-making strategies, and concrete steps to raise confidence. Many clients come for help with sleep, parenting strain, grief, or transitions, and she focuses on actionable tools to manage those concerns.
How sessions work
How CBT and DBT translate to online sessions
Naomi uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify automatic thoughts and test how those thoughts affect mood and behavior. CBT sessions often include homework, thought records, and step-by-step practice that fit well into regular life demands.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer boundaries. DBT tools are concrete and teachable in short exercises and skill coaching over multiple sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Naomi will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and what feels workable. Together they review which skills to prioritize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or medical appointments, and it can reduce travel time. Some approaches also allow brief check-ins or focused skill practice between longer sessions to keep learning on track.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, parenting concerns, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and substance issues among other areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is skills-based and practical, using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping tools and problem solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience, including many years working on an inpatient psychiatric unit and earlier work with an agency linked to Children and Youth Services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Can non‑US or international clients work with her?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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