Joanne Kim
Heal, thenFlourish.
Tons of people think that therapy is like going to the dentist (no offense!):
You’re gonna bare your soul to a complete stranger who’s holding a godawful-looking power drill
They’re gonna dig up all sorts of gunk you already feel ashamed about (maybe judge you for not “flossing”)
You’re gonna feel completely powerless to speak up for yourself
You’re dreading sessions and are just looking forward to get it all over with
Ultimately, therapy is about helping you reconnect with your CORE - who you are, what you need, what you want.
It’s not just about putting out the fires, but addressing what caused the fires so you’re FREED UP to build the life and relationships you’ve always dreamed of.
What’s your Flow State like?
When was the last time you really felt EXCITED and ENERGIZED, when you just lost yourself in doing something you truly LOVE, losing track of time because you’re so IN it?
I used to think that therapy was all about crying, until I healed enough of my own pain to ENJOY the present and DREAM BIG about the future I want.
Once I learned how to have my emotions work WITH (not AGAINST) me, I used the therapy space to imagine what matters most to me and take action to turn them into reality.
What are all the things you’ve always wanted that you put on hold because:
Shit hit the fan and you had to deal with one crisis after another?
You put others’ needs first (and felt selfish about caring for yourself)?
You struggle with feeling you’re not good enough?
My dream? To be a Dream Activator.
I learned recently that I’m more of a therapeutic entrepreneur than an entrepreneurial therapist.
Havenly is my third dream baby, after OliveMe Counseling (my therapy practice) and Intelligent Emotions (my online course on feelings).
I’m STOKED to help you discover your deepest passions and to make them actually happen personally, relationally, and professionally.
If you have BIG dreams but are:
scared shitless about all the backend stuff (finances, marketing, websites)
struggle with Imposter Syndrome, Comparisonitis, or procrastination
feeling lost, unsure, and anxious while burned out
an outlier who marches to the beat of your own drum
are either POC, LGBTQ+, female business owner badass, from an immigrant family…
This is my jam, and I’m your gal!
Ready to get going?
A Bit About Me
Enneagram 4 (Self-Preservation), INFJ
Bay Area native, born and raised in Berkeley
Second Gen Korean American
Queer Christian
Former pastor (long story!)
Marvel superhero movie - Team Iron Man!
Escape Room junkie (28+ done!)
Favorite Author: C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia)
Favorite Band: Switchfoot
Favorite Movie: The Greatest Showman
Credentials
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (#110804)
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Enneagram Professional Certification Training (in process)
Areas of Focus
Difficult Emotions:
anxiety, guilt, shame, anger
Trauma & Abuse/Neglect
Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
Training
Western Seminary, San Jose
M.A. Marriage & Family Therapy
Chestnut Paes Enneagram Academy Professional Certification Training
(with Beatrice Chestnut, Parts 2/3 Completed)
Brainspotting Trauma Treatment
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
EMDR Trauma Treatment
(Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Christian Counseling Center, San Jose
Prelicensed Training, Past Affiliation