Grace Kim, PhD

I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping teens and adults live a values consistent life, confidently tackling shame, negative self-talk, and relationship struggles.

Hi, I’m a licensed clinical psychologist, and I have specialized experience working with culturally diverse adults struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, shame, and relationship difficulties. I especially am passionate about helping individuals struggling with perfectionism/self-criticism, relational trauma, asserting boundaries, and women's specific health issues.

I also help couples who want to develop deeper intimacy, increase emotional safety, and communicate more effectively with one another.

Overall, my passion lies in helping people 1) address shame by cultivating self-compassion, 2) develop healthy relationship boundaries, and 3) live a values-based lifestyle.

In all my work, I prioritize creating a space of radical acceptance and safety for individuals to examine their lives honestly and accurately. I am confident that radically genuine living is a life worth living, and I strive to help patients develop an inner haven through which they can live unapologetically as their true selves.

Other hats I wear:
Veteran’s Affairs Hospital psychologist in the Women’s Mental Health Clinic
Associate Training Director of the VA Long Beach practicum program