Samuel Y. Kim, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
LOCATION & AVAILABILITY
Telehealth for clients in Texas and
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SPECIALTIES
Anxiety & Self-Understanding
Stress & Overwhelm
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Adolescents & Young Adults
Burnout & Responsibilities
FEES
Diagnostic Intake: $225
Telehealth 45-minute session: $175
Telehealth 60-minute session: $200
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
I describe my work initially as a road trip through a client’s life. I am there as an active passenger - observing and asking questions, while pointing out things that don’t make sense. At all times, you are in the driver’s seat and in control of where we go in session. We cannot work together to bring out significant change in anyone’s life if I don’t fully understand your context and story.
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors align or don’t align. From there, I also incorporate aspects of Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to determine what will be most effective in helping a client reach their goals.
I believe good therapy should feel productive. It’s not easy, but with sustained effort, clients come to new insights and steps to make meaningful changes in their lives.
WHO I WORK WITH
I primarily provide services to adolescents (high school and above) and adults.
I enjoy working with many different clients from different backgrounds and experiences. Clients who are wrestling with identity along with life stressors tend to find my work beneficial. Additionally, clients who are feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities and changes in their life make up a solid portion of my clientele.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Clients often find me comforting and easy to share some of the more difficult parts of their lives. It is a personal philosophy that clients should trust that I will not only keep what they say confidential, but that I value what is shared with me and leave judgment out of it. My goal is to help, not patronize or scold.
EDUCATION / CREDENTIALS
Ph.D., Georgia State University
Ed.S., Georgia State University
M.Ed., Georgia State University
B.A., Emory University
MORE ABOUT ME
Outside of work, I enjoy science fiction and fantasy, tabletop games like Dungeons & Dragons, video games, and board games with close friends.