What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Had a wonderful first session, I'm looking forward to working Alena. I felt comfortable openly speaking with her and she asked great questions as part of our intake, her background and experience is a really good match for my goals.”
Zachary E.July 1, 2026Video visit
About Alina Kim
Focus areas
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Pediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Pediatric Anxiety
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Teenagers (13-17)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Adults (25-64)
Families
Children (<13)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Strength-Based
Brainspotting
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Applied Behavioral Analysis
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Alina Kim
The provider is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is Riva Mental Health.
My path to becoming a therapist has been shaped by many different communities — schools, families, military spaces, older adults, community mental health, and people navigating some of the hardest seasons of their lives. Before and during my clinical training, I found myself repeatedly drawn to the role of walking alongside people through pain, transition, grief, and healing. I have supported active-duty service members and military families as they navigated the unique stressors of military life, and I have worked with students, older adults, couples, families, and individuals impacted by substance use, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, and major life changes. These experiences have taught me that people are often far more resilient than they realize, but resilience should not mean having to carry everything alone. At Riva Mental Health, I hope to offer clients a space where they feel seen, respected, and supported as they reconnect with themselves and move toward meaningful change. Outside of my clinical work, I value family, connection, growth, and the ongoing process of becoming more grounded, compassionate, and whole.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I work with adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, anger, substance use, and identity or family-related stress. I have experience supporting clients across many different stages of life, including students, parents, military service members and their families, older adults, and individuals or families impacted by the legal system. My work has often centered on people who are carrying more than others may see — trauma, family conflict, cultural expectations, grief, instability, or the pressure to keep functioning while quietly struggling. Whether someone is facing a crisis, trying to understand old patterns, grieving a loss, or simply wanting to feel more in control of their life, I bring warmth, honesty, and steadiness into the therapeutic relationship.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My therapeutic style is compassionate, direct, and deeply relational. I believe healing happens when people feel safe enough to be honest — with themselves and with someone who can hold their story without judgment. I help clients slow down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and build practical tools for change. Sometimes that means learning how to regulate anger or anxiety. Sometimes it means processing trauma, moving through grief, improving communication, rebuilding trust, strengthening emotional connection, or learning how to set healthy boundaries. I also support clients in understanding how family systems, attachment, culture, military life, relationships, and past experiences shape the way they cope today. As someone who has worked closely with students, families, older adults, active-duty military communities, people impacted by substance use, and those navigating complex life circumstances, I understand that healing does not happen in isolation. I take into account the larger systems surrounding each person and work collaboratively to help clients feel more grounded, empowered, and understood. When helpful, I may also incorporate creative expression and art-based activities as a way to help clients explore emotions, process experiences, and communicate what may be difficult to put into words.
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Office location
Alina Kim, AMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Palo Alto University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
- University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1679256044
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Had a wonderful first session, I'm looking forward to working Alena. I felt comfortable openly speaking with her and she asked great questions as part of our intake, her background and experience is a really good match for my goals.
July 1, 2026Zachary E.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Alina Kim work with?
Alina Kim works with Riva Mental Health.
Where is Alina Kim's office located?
Alina Kim has 2 office locations in Redwood City, view full addresses on Alina Kim's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Alina Kim?
Alina Kim frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Alina Kim on their profile.
What languages does Alina Kim speak?
Alina Kim speaks English.
How do patients rate Alina Kim in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Alina Kim. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.