About So Yung Kim, LCSW
Trauma Recovery Therapist
Hello! My name is So Yung (she/her/hers).
My practice is dedicated to helping people recover from the effects of stress and trauma, move through life’s challenges, and feel more connected to themselves and others.
As someone who has experienced trauma and complicated grief, and found crucial support at different times in therapy, I want to provide that same help and support to others. Each time I started the search for a new therapist it was challenging to find someone I could connect with. It was hard to deal with microaggressions and assumptions about my experiences, especially as I navigated identity issues as a queer AAPI woman with a complicated family history.
One of my goals as a therapist is to provide a space where you can express yourself free from judgment and feel accepted as you are. My approach is calm, direct, and non-judgmental, and I facilitate exploration and reflection to support your healing and personal growth.
A consultation call gives you a sense of what it will be like to work with me and to ask any questions you may have, so please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Education and Training
I earned my bachelor’s degree in Women’s Studies at Portland State University, and my Master of Social Work at San José State University. I completed my pre-licensure clinical training with the San Francisco Department of Public Health providing therapy to clients in community mental health clinics.
After earning my license in clinical social work, I completed a 3-year advanced training program in Somatic Therapy for trauma resolution through Somatic Experiencing International.
I’ve continued to provide therapy to clients in public and private settings. I’m a lifelong learner, and this informs my commitment to continue expanding my therapeutic knowledge and skills.