Adrian Kim, LMHC

Adrian Kim is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and midlife transitions. She creates a warm space where clients can speak honestly about what they are feeling without fear of judgment. Adrian frames getting help as a brave first step toward clearer direction and greater well-being.

With ten years of clinical experience, Adrian focuses on practical ways to manage intense emotions and daily pressures. She uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small changes.

Adrian also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices to help with self-regulation and staying present. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when people want to find their own reasons to change. These methods are chosen to match each client’s goals and pace.

Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Adrian helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and make decisions during life transitions. She often supports parents dealing with stress and caregiver concerns, and she addresses issues tied to family of origin, grief, or change.

People who prefer clear steps and collaborative planning tend to find her approach helpful. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps people clarify their goals and values. This approach can help with anxiety, relationship concerns, and making decisions during life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and practical experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT is often used for stress, depression, and anxiety because it targets everyday patterns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness elements teach noticing present-moment experience, which can reduce reactivity and increase calm.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit each person. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a work break, audio-only meetings require less bandwidth, and remote sessions remove travel time. These practical benefits help therapy become something people can sustain alongside daily responsibilities.