As a pastor’s wife, I am profoundly aware of the struggle to live out our faith in real life situations. As a person seeking counseling, you may be wondering why you “do what you do not want to do and don’t do what you do want to do”. Often, even the best of intentions cave under the anxieties and pressures of life, leaving us feeling the guilt and despair of not being able to live up to our expectations. The good news is you’re not alone!

As a licensed MFT who has counseled individuals, couples, families, and children, I work with you to discover the underlying beliefs and patterns that often paralyze us from being able to think up more creative and flexible ways of approaching life. In counseling, I bring my background in public health, church leadership and marriage and family therapy to create a systematic understanding of all the factors that have led to you being who you are today. Being able to process this information in a safe, confidential and warm environment often creates new opportunities for experiencing the fulfilling relationships and life that we all desire. My goal in therapy is for you to feel empowered to approach your own life with confidence and joyous expectation as you experience healing and closeness in your relationships with others.

I have extensive experience in the following:

Anxiety
Family of Origin Issues
Parenting
Premarital & Marriage Counseling
Domestic Violence/Anger Management
Life Transitions
Grief
Personal Development
Cross-cultural Isues
Spirituality and Faith


Education and Training
  B.S., Public Health from John Hopkins University;
     Baltimore, MD
  M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller
     Theological Seminary; Pasadena, CA


Professional Experience
  Self-Esteem Enhancement Council – Marriage and
     Family Therapist Intern
  Citrus Counseling – Facilitator of Domestic Violence,
     Anger Management and Parenting groups


Ministry Experience
  Light of Love Mission Church – Women’s Ministries
  San Diego Calvary Church – Leadership Development


Professional Organizations
  Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
     with the California Board of Behavioral Science,
     MFC# 50910
  Member of the California Association of Marriage
     and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

Contact:
vkim@enrichingrelationships.org
(619) 858-3105 x149