Kim (she/her) came to Nashville for graduate school at Vanderbilt University and instantly fell in love with the vibrant city. She has work experience in various clinical settings including medical centers, treatment centers for substance use, eating disorders and trauma, and in collegiate mental health. Kim specializes in areas including anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, women’s issues, and relationship/interpersonal concerns. Kim works with the emerging-adult and adult populations.

Kim’s therapeutic style is relational, authentic and direct; with the ability to incorporate humor and playfulness when appropriate. Kim incorporates a variety of modalities in her work, tailoring her approach to each client’s needs. She draws from attachment theory, internal family systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and is trained in EMDR. Kim practices from an identity-inclusive lens, is an LGBTQ+ ally, as well as a Health at Every Size therapist. Kim is committed to providing affirming care to those of all identities.

Outside of the office, Kim can be found hiking with her dog, Maple, browsing a local plant store, or exploring Nashville’s eclectic music scene.

Education:

• Vanderbilt University, Masters in Human Development Counseling, 2018

• University of Georgia, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, 2013

Credentials:

• Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider (LPC/MHSP)

• National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Trainings/Certifications:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Clinical Hypnosis

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Community Engagement:

Kim is passionate about increasing access to care for individuals struggling with eating disorders. She serves on the executive board of the Nashville Chapter of the International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP), an organization dedicated to providing clinicians with innovative information, skills, and training in the treatment of eating disorders. Kim is also a member of the Healer's Circle through Project HEAL, a nonprofit that provides financial support for those seeking eating disorder treatment.