Gee On Kim, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Gee On!

Starting therapy is a big step because it means you’re ready for change — and you don’t have to do it alone. I support individuals facing stress, family dynamics, weight concerns, cultural pressures, mood challenges, thought disturbances, and substance use using MI, CBT, DBT, ACT, and narrative therapy to help you move toward the future you want.

My focus

I support adults navigating identity, life transitions, family dynamics, stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, and psychosis. As a Korean‑English bilingual first‑generation immigrant, I especially help clients explore cultural identity, belonging, and the inner‑child patterns that shape their present‑day experiences.

My approach

My approach is person‑centered and grounded in creating a safe therapeutic environment where genuine connection supports growth. I blend evidence‑based modalities with cultural humility and actively explore your cultural context with openness. I collaborate with you to tailor treatment to your goals, pace, and lived experience.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, grounded, and collaborative. I listen deeply, offer gentle reflection, and provide structured guidance when helpful. I ask clarifying questions openly to ensure we understand each other. My goal is to create a space where you feel supported and safe to express yourself.

My journey to mental healthcare

I first wanted to become a therapist to support children in need. I’ve always believed that when young people and families receive care, their inner child doesn’t have to carry pain into adulthood. Now I work with adults, but I’m still supporting that inner child, just in a different stage of life.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a collaborative process. Together, we identify what you want to strengthen, change, or understand, and we use tools from several evidence‑based modalities such as MI, ACT, DBT, and CBT to help you build insight and practice new skills. Your goals guide the direction of our work, and we adjust them as your needs evolve.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll explore what’s going on in your life and begin building a foundation for a safe, trusting space. I’ll learn about your desired future and what you hope to experience or feel differently. Together, we’ll co‑create meaningful goals that guide our work toward the future you envision.

I identify as...

Female
Asian
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 7 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 20 more

Languages spoken

English, Korean

Education

Master of Social Work, Advancing Health and Wellbeing across the Adult Lifespan from University of California, Berkeley.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Gee On Kim