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Mee-Hyea Kim, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Mee-Hyea

Mee-Hyea Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience practicing in New Jersey.

Background and approach

She earned a master's degree in Psychoanalytic Counseling from Centenary College in affiliation with the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis and brings a background that includes training in modern psychoanalysis and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Over her career she has worked across community mental health agencies and multiple clinical settings, providing care for individuals facing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma, developmental disabilities, and substance use concerns. Her style centers on collaborative, nonjudgmental partnership that combines practical coping strategies with exploration of underlying patterns.

Mee-Hyea emphasizes mindfulness and skill-building so clients can reduce stress, manage emotions, and move toward meaningful change. She lists ADHD among her areas of focus and also addresses relationship and family issues, self-esteem, addictions, intimacy-related concerns, and a wide range of other challenges.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, and she accepts clients in English including international clients. Mee-Hyea aims to listen closely, help clients unpack past experiences when useful, and support step-by-step growth toward healthier routines and relationships.

Approaches That Shape Online Care and Next Steps

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and build willingness to face difficult thoughts and feelings while taking meaningful action; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for mood, anxiety, and coping with challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on tracking and reshaping emotional responses in relationships to increase connection and reduce reactive patterns.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may draw from ACT, CBT, EFT, or other evidence-informed approaches to tailor sessions. This collaborative exploration helps ensure that the therapeutic plan aligns with what the client hopes to accomplish.

Online therapy with Mee-Hyea is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels with technology. These formats make it easier to access regular support from a licensed professional without commuting, and they allow therapy to be adapted to the pace and style that suit each client best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Mee-Hyea works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, and many related areas listed in her specialty profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, blending mindfulness, practical coping skills, and insight-oriented work to help clients change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and additional years of earlier clinical work in community mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LPC in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37PC00564600 and practices serving clients in that state as well as accepting international clients.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is able to work with international clients who use English for therapy.
Which session formats are available?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time rather than a fixed per-session fee listed here.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

What Mee-Hyea can help with

Mee-Hyea Kim works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and depression.

Mee-Hyea works with children, adults, and couples.

How Mee-Hyea approaches therapy

Mee-Hyea's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Experience and training

Mee-Hyea is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in New Jersey.