MEET KIM
Kim has been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist for 15 years, while working within mental health for 20 years. Her private practice is based around the principles of somatic healing, authentic truth and overall wellness. Kim received her BA degree in Human Development from UC San Diego and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology.
As a former semi professional track and field athlete, Kim recognizes and brings the concepts of the mind, body and spirit connection into her client sessions. She continues to train and explore freediving, surfing, snowboarding, hiking, running in order to keep her own mind/body connection strong.
Kim’s involvement within her own creative endeavors adds to her offerings as a therapist and educator to personal wellness. Beyond her therapy skills, Kim started her own jewelry line in 2011, Kim Egel Jewelry. Keeping her creative side fulfilled, brings balance into her sessions and allows her further understanding of her creative minded clients
Kim continues to explore her love for physical challenge, creative endeavor and travel, which she believes strengthens who she is as a therapist as she calls in clients who are creative souls and truth seekers themselves. Through her education, clinical experience and athletic endeavors Kim has created her unique and intuitive approach to therapy, which benefits and guides her clients personal growth & healing.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
As a therapist I bring a creative & intuitive twist to therapy. I’m a great fit for a person who is drawn toward a non conventional approach toward traditional therapy. I value creating a warm and non intimidating environment. Although I value my education and clinical background, I see my job as an artistic one rather than a clinical one.
My job as a therapist is to point out your unique perspectives and "stories" that are dictating the choices that you make in your life. We all operate based on our belief systems, which then dictates our thoughts and actions and, ultimately, creates the results and reality of our lives. In order for us to change habits that are not working, it’s important to gain awareness around what we're telling ourselves.
I see the process of growth and change as an opportunity to learn about yourself, others and the experience of life. I believe that any sort of coaching or therapy has the potential to be a rich and "game changing" process.
With all that said I believe that finding a therapist who is “the right fit” is an integral piece to a successful therapeutic experience. Therefore, feel free to read my blog post on How To Find The Right Mental Health Therapist in order to connect you to an aligned professional.
WALK & TALK SESSIONS
Get out of the therapy office and into your body (and nature) with my walk and talk sessions. These sessions can be blended in with your virtual sessions to mix things up. *During our initial consultation we can decide if these sessions are for you, as they might not be appropriate for clients working through “heavier” emotional topics that require a protected space. These sessions are more designed for my coaching clients.
Philosophy : I believe that our physicality can be used to help “push” our difficult emotions through. Via our physical movement and breath we can use our bodies to help balance and clear out emotions that are “stuck.” For this reason, I want to encourage the importance of exercise, movement and breath work for my clients.
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Why Clients Seek My Services
Life transition issues
Relationship issues
Sports performance issues for athletes
Athletes coping with injury
Desire to gain higher self insight & awareness
Stress & Anxiety Management
Depression Management
Self esteem issues
Creativity blocks
Heal unresolved issues/trauma
Honing & creating your life vision
Finding Life Balance
Strengthening the Mind/ Body/ Soul Connection
Gaining a Higher Level of Self Worth
Education
Licensed Therapist since 2008
M.A., Clinical Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles, 2004
B.A., Human Development, University California San Diego, 2001
In the blog section of my site I share my perspectives in order to provide inspiration for your journey. My hope is for you to find relatability, peace and connection through my writing.
In the shop section of my site you’ll find my personal jewelry line, KIM EGEL JEWELRY, which aligns with what I preach. Jewelry can symbolize and hold our desires as we’re working toward manifesting them. I love the natural energies and healing properties that stones possess, therefore I created my jewelry line to share with you.
COLLABORATIONS
Coaching VS. Therapy Sessions
I’m a licensed therapist offering both therapeutic sessions as well as coaching sessions. There’s a difference between the two in terms of regulations and scope of practice. The direction that we go in will be based on your individual needs & goals for your overall wellness.