MSG Mental Health Directory

Young Ok Kim

MD

Accepting new clients

Biography

Dr. Young OK Kim is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and currently serves as the president of the Korea American Wellness Association (KAWA) in Chicago. She served as an international worker (missionary) for ten years before becoming a clinical psychologist. She has three MAs in Intercultural Studies, Theology, and Marriage and Family Therapy. She also holds an MA and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. She has a special heart for 1.5 and 2nd generation Koreans and their parents who face differences stemming from both language and cultural barriers.


김영옥 박사는 현재 한인정신건강협회 (KAWA) 회장으로 섬기고 있습니다. 임상심리학자 (Licensed Clinical Psychologist)가 되기 전에는 선교사로 10년간 사역을 하였습니다. 선교학, 신학, 가족 치료학, 임상심리학 분야에 네 개의 석사 학위를 가지고 있고, 휘튼 대학교에서 임상 심리학 박사 (Psy.D.) 학위를 받았습니다. 김영옥 박사는 언어와 문화의 차이로 인해 갈등을 겪고 있는 1세 부모님들과 그들의 1.5세, 2세 자녀들을 돕고자 하는 간절한 마음이 있습니다.

Specialties & Approach

Specialties

Racial IdentitySpiritualityRelationship IssuesParentingGriefMarital and PremaritalSelf EsteemTrauma and PTSDADHD

Types of Therapy

Family / Marital

Age Groups Served

Adults

Licenses

Available In

Illinois

Languages

🇰🇷 Korean (true), 🇺🇸 English (true)

Finances

Cost Per Session
Sliding Scale
No
Payment Options
Credit/Debit Card, Cash, Check
Insurance Accepted
BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS)