Helen Kim-Whitehouse, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Helen!

When life feels heavy, confusing, or chaotic, having a calm place to talk can help. I support clients in feeling heard and clearer about what’s weighing on them. When you’re ready, we can explore next steps that feel right for you.

My focus

I support adults and caregivers facing stress, burnout, grief, loss, major transitions, and challenging family dynamics. With experience in crisis intervention, care coordination, and health‑related support, I offer a steady, compassionate space to reduce overwhelm and move toward meaningful goals.

My approach

I take a calm, supportive, collaborative approach to help you slow down, feel heard, and understand what’s been weighing on you. Whether you need space to talk things through, help to organize thoughts, or practical tools to make daily life more manageable, we’ll work together so you can feel clearer and more grounded.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, clear, and steady. I stay present with what you share and how it shows up for you, giving you space to reflect. I offer feedback that helps you see patterns and choices, and I gently challenge when it supports your growth, keeping our work collaborative and honest.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path into this work grew from a long-standing interest in how people cope, adapt, and find steadiness during difficult times. Early roles in medical and crisis settings guided how I approach care today. I’m motivated by the clarity and confidence people gain as they make sense of their experiences and move toward meaningful change.

My goals for you

Goal setting is collaborative and fluid. We’ll explore what feels most important and adjust as your needs evolve. Together, we’ll shape goals into doable steps, notice progress, and stay grounded through challenges as you move toward what matters most.

Our first session

Our first session is a chance for us to talk about what brings you in and what feels most important right now. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable, especially if you’re feeling unsure. It also gives us space to see how working together feels.

I identify as...

Cis, Female
Asian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Reality Therapy

+ 6 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Helen Kim-Whitehouse