Janet Kim, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Janet Kim

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Impulse Control Disorder (ICD)

Psychological Trauma

Chronic Impulsivity

Life Transition

Work-Related Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Culturally Sensitive

Coaching

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Existential

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

English, Korean

Getting to know Janet Kim

Change is possible—and you don't have to do it alone. When you're ready, I’m here to help you navigate the challenges holding you back, whether it’s anxiety, emotional struggles, or feeling stuck. Together, we can work toward the life you want to create. My approach Life can bring up big questions—about purpose, identity, freedom, and meaning. In our work together, we’ll explore those deeper questions at a pace that feels right for you. I use an existential approach, which means I focus on helping you understand your unique experience in the world, your values, and what truly matters to you. In our sessions, we’ll look at what’s getting in the way of you living more fully—whether it’s anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences that still carry weight. We’ll sit with discomfort when it shows up, not to push it away, but to understand what it’s trying to say. I’m not here to give all the answers, but I’ll walk with you as you ask the important questions and find your own path forward. Therapy with me is a space for reflection, growth, and discovering what a meaningful life looks like for you. My focus I work with young adults navigating anxiety, mood shifts, major life transitions, and questions around identity and values. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unsure of your next steps, or like you're constantly managing emotions that feel too big or confusing, you're not alone—and you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself. My approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in helping you feel more connected to yourself and your choices. My communication style Our sessions are your space. I’m here to support—not direct—the process. I believe therapy works best when you feel free to show up as you are, without pressure to have the “right” words or answers. I bring a calm, open presence, and I give you room to speak, reflect, and grow in your own time. I listen with curiosity, not criticism, and I trust that you’re the expert on your own experience.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. South

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1720652449

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What practice does Janet Kim work with?

Janet Kim works with Rula Health - L.A. South.

What are common reasons for patients to see Janet Kim?

Janet Kim frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Janet Kim on their profile.