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Exploring Life’s Challenging Questions

Dr. Elena E. Kim is a psychologist who specializes in helping individuals navigate complex life challenges through psychotherapy. She addresses issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, but her approach goes beyond merely alleviating symptoms. Dr. Kim emphasizes the importance of exploring the deeper meanings and purposes of life. Her goal is to support clients in achieving a deep sense of contentment, authenticity, joy, and happiness, ultimately guiding them toward more fulfilling lives during their healing journey.

Experience with Diverse Populations

Elena has extensive experience providing care to a wide range of clients at various medical facilities in Manhattan, New York. She provided psychological services at a Veteran Affairs Hospital, the New York Health Hospital System, and is the founding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Officer for the Society for the Psychology of Religion and Spirituality. Elena is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive therapeutic setting and specializes in working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Research and Publishing

Elena was awarded a John Templeton Grant to explore the integration of existential issues into psychotherapy. Through this research, she has enriched our understanding of how to uncover and address the inner struggles related to deeper life issues. Her work includes a variety of publications, including academic journals and textbook chapters, and she is currently writing a book on integrating existential-spiritual issues and psychotherapy with Cambridge University Press.

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