Theresa Kimm

Licensed therapist, New York | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Colorado

Therapy to overcome anxiety and depression

Many of my clients tell me they’ve been thinking about starting therapy for a long time. They also tell me that they have felt this way—anxious and depressed—as long as they can remember. Things got better here and there, but there was always a shadow following them. I get it. 

It feels like there’s something wrong with you, and there is something different about you from other people who seem to have it all together. You may have resorted to escaping your feelings with drinking and smoking—which only makes things worse. And now it’s spiralled into doing too much. Or maybe the distraction is love, sex, money, or work—but it’s like trying to fill a bucket with holes with water.

Break free from the shadows and find lasting peace

Appointments available online in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Colorado.

I’m Theresa

LCSW, Licensed Therapist

Like so many New Yorkers, I’m an immigrant; I was born in Seoul, Korea, and immigrated to the Midwest when I was ten. Before transitioning into the helping profession, I worked in publishing and advertising.

After graduating, I worked in Queens, where I collaborated with psychiatrists who treated adults, families, and children with chronic and severe mental illnesses and addiction to alcohol, opiates, and prescription medications. I was deeply affected by the devastation left by opioid addiction and alcoholism in families of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Addiction does not spare anyone or any people. 

Helping clients at different stages of addiction in individual and group settings, I learned that a damaged connection to themselves and to others was a common thread among these clients.

And that’s what’s driven me to help people who are trying to escape their feelings and their past by over-doing the drugs, alcohol, stress and overthinking.

How I can help you heal and grow

Qualifications

  • Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) 

  • MSW (Master’s of Social Work degree) from NYU.

  • CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) certified by New York State.

Approaches

My approach is to look at your behavior inside out and outside in. Everything I do is centered around relationships - to yourself, others and your past. 

  • Psychodynamic 

  • Attachment Theory

  • Trauma-informed

  • Acceptance and Commitment Theory (ACT)

  • Radical Acceptance

  • Buddhist teachings

I can help with

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Complex trauma 

  • Childhood trauma

  • Immigration trauma

  • Intergenerational cultural conflicts

  • Intergenerational trauma

  • Addiction

  • Substance overuse

My Values

Integrity

Integrity is the foundation of my practice, ensuring honest and transparent care. I am committed to upholding the highest ethical standards, building trust with my clients, and creating an environment where they feel safe and respected throughout their therapy experience.

Professionalism

Professionalism is crucial in delivering high-quality therapy. With extensive training and knowledge of the latest research and evidence-based treatments, I approach each session with competence and respect - guaranteeing that you receive reliable and effective support tailored to your needs and challenges.

Service

Service is at the heart of what I do. I am dedicated to offering compassionate and personalized care, ensuring that each client feels valued and understood. By prioritizing service, I aim to make a meaningful difference in my clients' lives, guiding them towards lasting well-being.