IT’S TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE.
MEET KIM, PLPC IN ST. LOUIS, MO
I’m here to help you navigate the challenges of anxiety, Stress and Burnout with compassion and real, practical tools
My passion is developing a deep understanding of how our minds work—and how we can work with them to create meaningful change. My training includes both emotionally focused therapy and somatic techniques, approaches that go beyond just talking about problems.
you’re in the right spot.
How I work
I’M HERE TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF YOUR EXPERIENCE.
I believe that your feelings, experiences, and symptoms aren’t random—they make perfect sense in the context of your life. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, burnout, or other emotional challenges, there’s always a deeper story behind what you’re feeling. Together, we’ll work to understand that story and uncover the true source of your conflicts.
Emotionally focused therapy allows us to explore your emotional landscape, understanding the deeper fears and desires that may be driving your stress and anxiety. We’ll work to reshape these patterns, helping you build stronger, more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.
With somatic techniques, we’ll work together to help you reconnect with your body, recognizing that anxiety and stress aren’t just in your head—they’re experienced physically, too. By tuning into these signals, you can start responding to your needs in ways that promote healing and balance.
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truth & courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.
Brene Brown
in therapy with me…
We’ll dig deep.
Therapy isn’t just about skimming the surface; it’s about exploring the layers beneath. Together, we’ll uncover the thoughts, feelings, and patterns that contribute to your anxiety and stress. This is where real growth happens—when we tackle the tough stuff head-on. I’ll guide you through this process with empathy and understanding, creating a safe space for you to be vulnerable and honest.
WE’RE A TEAM.
This is your journey, and we’re in it together. As partners, we’ll collaborate to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. You bring your experiences, and I’ll provide the tools and guidance to help you navigate them. We’ll work side by side to create a personalized plan that reflects your needs and aspirations, ensuring that you feel supported every step of the way. Your input is essential, and together, we’ll make progress toward the life you envision.
I’ll cheer you on.
Change can be challenging, but you won’t have to do it alone. I’m here to celebrate your victories, no matter how small, and to remind you of your strength when times get tough. Together, we’ll build resilience and cultivate self-compassion. I’ll be your ally and your biggest supporter, cheering you on as you take bold steps toward a more fulfilling life.
My FOCUS
I’M DEDICATED TO UNDERSTANDING WHAT REALLY WORKS IN THERAPY.
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
Emotionally-Focused Individual Therapy
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) is a compassionate and evidence-based approach that helps individuals connect deeply with their emotions and transform how they relate to themselves and others. Rooted in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, EFIT applies its principles to individual therapy, emphasizing the role of emotional bonds and attachment needs in shaping our experiences. Drawing from attachment theory, humanistic psychology, and neuroscience, EFIT focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses to promote healing, making it particularly effective for addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.
Key components of EFIT include exploring how early relationships influence current emotional patterns, accessing and transforming core emotions, and engaging in experiential techniques within a safe therapeutic environment. By deepening emotional awareness, fostering self-compassion, and breaking negative emotional cycles, EFIT empowers individuals to build healthier relationships, improve emotional resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and balance. Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed, EFIT offers a transformative pathway to healing and personal growth, guided by a therapist trained in this approach.
Somatic Techniques
When we experience trauma, our bodies instinctively enter survival mode—fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. While these responses protect us during danger, they can become ingrained in our nervous system long after the trauma, leading to chronic tension, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and a feeling of being stuck. The very strategies that once ensured our safety may now hinder us from fully engaging with life.
Somatic techniques reconnect you with your body to heal these ingrained survival responses. By identifying patterns, regulating the nervous system through techniques like breathwork and grounding exercises, and fostering deeper self-awareness, this approach helps you move beyond survival mode. Through gentle, mindful work, you can restore balance and reclaim a sense of safety and presence. The ultimate goal is to reconnect with your body, embrace life with resilience, and transform old survival patterns into empowered ways of being. -
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC) in Missouri practicing under the Supervision of Abby Claeys, LPC. License No. 2013022307.
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Webster University
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Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1 Certified, ICEEFT
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment and Regulation, Collectively Rooted
Somatic Integration and Processing (SIP) Conceptualization Model, Beyond Healing Institute
let’s start working together toward a life you love.
Click the button below to schedule a free consultation. I’ll answer your questions, and together we can decide if we’re a good fit.