Naomi Kim, LPC

Naomi Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and a National Certified Counselor (NCC). The LPC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional counseling, and the NCC reflects a national certification in counseling practice. A 14-year Air Force veteran, she began her adult life in Florida and has lived in several U.S. states as well as a period in South Korea before settling in Pennsylvania.

For more than a decade Naomi has worked on an inpatient psychiatric unit, gaining extensive experience supporting people living with depression and anxiety and helping them rebuild confidence and daily functioning. Earlier in her career she partnered with an agency that worked closely with Children and Youth Services, developing skills in family work, parenting support, and communication strategies. She has also supported adults with developmental disabilities, focusing on strengths and practical possibilities rather than limitations.

Naomi integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients see how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and she uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete interpersonal and distress-tolerance skills. As a trauma informed therapist she tailors interventions with care, using relaxation and present-focused techniques rather than repeatedly revisiting painful memories. Drawing on her military background, Naomi understands the challenges of opening up about difficult experiences and offers steady, respectful support for people navigating crossroads in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Naomi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors - a practical approach often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with decision making. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress without making impulsive choices. As a trauma informed practitioner, Naomi incorporates trauma-focused strategies that prioritize safety and present-moment coping, using relaxation and grounding techniques rather than repeatedly revisiting painful memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Naomi works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Naomi is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, varied comfort levels with communication, and geographic distance. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals without requiring travel, helping clients integrate therapy into day to day life.