Nara Kim, M.A.

Nara Kim, M.A.

U.S. Licensed Counselor, TRICARE Credentialed

This therapist has over 4 years of experience. 

Adolescents, Adults
English, Korean, Bilingual

Nara was born and raised in Seoul and spent her youth in California for over 11 years. 

Biography

Nara has extensive training in both counseling and coaching. She previously worked as a senior research assistant at the Arbinger Institute and earned a coaching certificate from the Korea Coaching Association. During her certification process, she helped students develop effective coaching skills and served as a lifeline agent at a suicide prevention center.

In addition to her clinical work, Nara hosted a psychology-focused radio program on Seongnam FM. She has received specialized training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness Meditation, and Group Leadership Skills. She is a certified trauma professional and an active member of the Internal Family Systems Mentoring Group. She also serves as an instructor for a school bullying prevention program.

She provides compassionate, client-centered care through her private online practice based in Washington. She counsels individuals and couples on various areas, including relationship challenges, communication issues, stress management, life transitions, and personal growth.

Therapy Approach

My mission is to help clients transform their lives by providing practical tools and empowering them to recognize their capacity for change. I work collaboratively to explore past patterns, address present challenges, and cultivate a healthier mindset.

I believe every individual deserves a supportive space to confront life’s difficulties. My therapeutic style is holistic, empathic, and client-centered, focused on creating a safe environment for self-discovery and healing. I specialize in helping clients navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief, guiding them toward greater well-being and resilience.

I view therapy as a collaborative journey, offering support as you navigate transitions, heal from past wounds, and address the impact of mental health on your life. Together, we will identify obstacles and develop strategies to live a more fulfilling and balanced life.

My approach integrates specialized training in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychodynamics, and Somatic approaches. REBT helps clients challenge and reframe negative thoughts and behaviors, while IFS supports healing from a wide range of conditions. Psychodynamics explores unconscious processes and relational patterns, while somatic techniques help you reconnect with your body to process and regulate emotions.

I offer an integrative, humanistic, and strengths-based approach, tailoring interventions to meet each client’s unique needs for holistic healing.

Availability

Seoul
Pyeongtaek
Online

Speciality

  • Adjustment Stress
  • Anxiety / Panic Attacks
  • Career Counseling
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity / LGBTQ+
  • Grief
  • Parenting Stress
  • Social Skills & Peer Relationships
  • Trauma / PTSD

Location

  • Seoul (Sinsa)
  • Online

Fun Facts

I love acting, singing and dancing. Acting sometimes feels much more real than life.
I like keeping a journal, going for a walk at night, and feeling connected to nature.

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Education

  • MS: Walden University (Clinical Mental Health Counseling)   
  • MS: Sook Myung Graduate School (2010, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
  • BS: University of California, Riverside (2002, Business Administration, Marketing)

Certifications

  • Certified School Bullying Prevention Specialist
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Washington, LH61562323)
  • Professional Coach, Korea Coach Association (한국코치협회 KPC 코치 #KPC03003)
  • Certified Trauma Professional (#976609)
  • Lifeline Agent Certification
  • Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification

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