Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Maria works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT, LMHC
- Licensed in
- California, Washington
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English, Korean
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Maria
Dr. Maria Kim is a licensed therapist who blends practical, evidence-based methods with a warm, interactive style. She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and depression.
Sessions are offered in English and Korean and are available to people located in Washington. She focuses on problems that often come up around parenting, relationships, grief, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. In the room she listens first, then helps people name patterns and try small changes that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Conversations are tailored to each person and paced to their needs. Dr. Kim’s background includes training in marriage and family therapy and mental health counseling.
She combines ideas from cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic approaches to create practical strategies you can use between sessions. Her work also draws on expressive and art-based practices when that fits a person’s goals. Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental.
She avoids labels and helps people focus on strengths and next steps. For someone dealing with strong feelings or repeated angry reactions, she offers tools to notice triggers and try different responses. People start by sharing what matters most to them, then set concrete goals together.
Over time she helps them track small gains and build confidence. The emphasis is on useful, doable change rather than on lengthy theory.
What Maria works with
Everything Maria lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Maria's practice.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions help
Dr. Kim uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. These methods are often useful for anxiety, stress, low mood, and repeated angry reactions because they focus on small, practical changes.She also draws on humanistic, person-centered ideas that emphasize listening, validation, and building on strengths. This approach helps people feel understood and works well when clients want a collaborative, respectful space to talk through difficult emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Kim will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time so it stays useful and manageable.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions demand less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, between-session problem-solving, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Maria
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, parenting strain, low self-esteem, and anger-related problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is warm and interactive, blending cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic ideas to create practical strategies for everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing therapist, working with a broad range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LMFT and LMHC credentials and sees clients who are located in Washington.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Korean.
What session formats are offered for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to set up sessions?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.