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Relationships

Break Free From People-Pleasing

John Kim LMFT on July 18, 2023

Breaking free from people-pleasing behavior requires self-reflection, courage, and perseverance.

Breaking free from people-pleasing behavior requires self-reflection, courage, and perseverance.

Attachment

Nurturing Secure Attachment: Building Healthy Relationships

John Kim LMFT on July 14, 2023

Building a secure attachment style is a lifelong process, but with dedication and self-reflection, you can create fulfilling and enriching relationships in your life.

Building a secure attachment style is a lifelong process, but with dedication and self-reflection, you can create fulfilling and enriching relationships in your life.

Emotional Abuse

Understanding Emotional Abuse

John Kim LMFT on July 5, 2023

The damaging effects of emotional abuse can often go unnoticed. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no visible scars, making it harder to recognize and address.

The damaging effects of emotional abuse can often go unnoticed. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse leaves no visible scars, making it harder to recognize and address.

Self-Help

Passion Is the Wake Created by Your Deepening Curiosity

John Kim LMFT on July 3, 2023

A Personal Perspective: In the cacophony of voices exhorting us to “follow our passion,” it can be difficult to navigate the labyrinth of self-discovery.

A Personal Perspective: In the cacophony of voices exhorting us to “follow our passion,” it can be difficult to navigate the labyrinth of self-discovery.

Infidelity

Healing Wounds: How to Overcome Infidelity and Rebuild Trust

John Kim LMFT on June 29, 2023

Discovering that a partner has cheated can be a devastating experience, causing intense emotional pain, anger, and a profound sense of betrayal.

Discovering that a partner has cheated can be a devastating experience, causing intense emotional pain, anger, and a profound sense of betrayal.

Relationships

Your 20s: Embrace the Journey of Self-Discovery

John Kim LMFT on June 26, 2023

A Personal Perspective: As you venture through your twenties, remember that it’s a time for self-discovery, growth, and exploration.

A Personal Perspective: As you venture through your twenties, remember that it’s a time for self-discovery, growth, and exploration.

Fear

2 Common Frequencies People Live On: Fear and "Fear Less"

John Kim LMFT on June 20, 2023

The difference between the two is your amount of inner conflict.

The difference between the two is your amount of inner conflict.

Relationships

Embrace the Unpredictable

John Kim LMFT on June 16, 2023

Life is often compared to a journey, a path that we traverse with the hope of reaching success and fulfillment.

Life is often compared to a journey, a path that we traverse with the hope of reaching success and fulfillment.

Relationships

Five Important Factors In Liking Yourself

John Kim LMFT on June 13, 2023

Liking oneself is an ongoing process that evolves over time, as we navigate the complexities of life and continue to uncover new layers of self-discovery.

Liking oneself is an ongoing process that evolves over time, as we navigate the complexities of life and continue to uncover new layers of self-discovery.

Relationships

Creating a New Life From Your Old Life's Ashes

John Kim LMFT on June 7, 2023

Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected challenges and setbacks that can leave us feeling lost and broken.

Life has a way of presenting us with unexpected challenges and setbacks that can leave us feeling lost and broken.

Relationships

Four Truths When You Fall in Love the Second Time

John Kim LMFT on June 6, 2023

Falling in love is a beautifully unpredictable journey that can be both exhilarating and challenging.

Falling in love is a beautifully unpredictable journey that can be both exhilarating and challenging.

Relationships

What to Do When Partners Don't "Feel It" Anymore

John Kim LMFT on April 22, 2021

It's normal for a relationship to lose its spark at some point, but that doesn't mean it's over.

It's normal for a relationship to lose its spark at some point, but that doesn't mean it's over.

Relationships

6 Steps to Turn Your Breakup Into a Breakthrough

John Kim LMFT on February 15, 2021

Read this if you're going through a breakup.

Read this if you're going through a breakup.

Relationships

Our Love Journey in a Shot Glass

John Kim LMFT on February 8, 2021

How our love changes as we get older.

How our love changes as we get older.

Forgiveness

What Moving On Really Looks Like

John Kim LMFT on January 28, 2021

There are so many misconceptions about the process.

There are so many misconceptions about the process.

Relationships

The Search for Love Starts Earlier Than You Think

John Kim LMFT on January 4, 2021

The notion that someone else will bring you happiness.

The notion that someone else will bring you happiness.

Relationships

3 Reasons Why Being Single Could Be the New “Finding the One"

John Kim LMFT on December 15, 2020

It's time to redefine everything.

It's time to redefine everything.

Fear

6 Ways to Conquer Your Fears

John Kim LMFT on September 30, 2020

Are you allowing your fears to keep you trapped?

Are you allowing your fears to keep you trapped?

Relationships

5 Things That Make Love Real

John Kim LMFT on September 3, 2020

The truth is, "real" doesn't happen until you have started to build a relationship.

The truth is, "real" doesn't happen until you have started to build a relationship.

Trust

Holding Space in Non-Judgment

John Kim LMFT on July 8, 2020

You're probably not doing it when you think you are.

You're probably not doing it when you think you are.