Michelle Kim, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

The Mansio Center, Inc.

I wholeheartedly believe in the power of empathy in human interaction. True empathy is when you are able to feel a deep sense of distress and sadness by joining with the person’s experience, not just observing from a distance. Empathy creates space for a client to be more curious and compassionate towards themselves. As Henry Nouwen put it, “Who can take away suffering without entering it?” I am truly grateful to be able to join in with my client's pain with genuine empathy and compassion. 

Clinical Approach & Values


I am here to support my clients by introducing new life tools, healing and growing, and overcoming challenging situations. My areas of expertise include  depression, trauma and abuse, anxiety, grief and loss, relational issues, eating disorders, and low self-esteem. I am also passionate about helping clients who are faced with parenting issues, women’s issues, and transitional life changes. 

I utilize a variety of different approaches to treatment including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I can also provide Soul Care Integrative Therapy to clients who are interested in integrating their faith in the therapy process.

As a Korean-American immigrant, I am able to create space and provide the expertise in working with clients who struggle with cultural integration and cultural trauma. I provide therapy in both English and Korean and have experience working with Asian populations in addition to other immigrant ethnicities. 

One of my deepest values as a therapist is building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients by meeting them where they are and helping them evoke their own motivations in order to make changes in their lives. I have been described by many as a client-centered counselor who helps clients build on their inherent strengths by providing a safe, empathetic space.

Professional Credentials


M.A. Clinical Psychology—Benedictine University (2017)

B.A. Human Psychology—DePaul University (2015)

Mental Health Columnist for Noblesse Magazine <마음약국>

Services I offer:

Working with Michelle Kim

  • BCBS PPO, selected BCBS HMOs, self-pay, out of network

  • Individuals ages 18+

  • In-person or virtual

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Kinds Words From Clients

“Michelle was incredibly patient, thoughtful, and compassionate and helped me navigate things I didn’t know I could. The impact she has had on my life is incredible and I highly recommend her. I really can’t speak highly enough of Mansio, and Michelle in particular.”

— Blake

“Michelle is exceptionally professional, nonjudgemental, and the most compassionate therapist. Her therapy is always client-centered. She genuinely cares about her clients and their well-being. She has helped me learn to be compassionate and empathetic towards myself while processing childhood issues. ”

— Annie

“Michelle is a wonderful, extremely empathic woman and I feel so lucky to have found her. I have grown so much because of her and definitely would not be where I am today if not for her constant support and love. She provides so many techniques with dealing with anxiety and altogether feelings of inadequacy and self-judgement. She creates a non-judgmental, comfortable space that I look forward to going to every week.”

— Simone

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