Psychologist in Tacoma, Washington Lili Kim, Psychologist

Dr. Lili Kim helps adults and couples across Washington navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier patterns that support long-term well-being. She offers a grounded, compassionate therapeutic space where clients can explore concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship stress while developing practical strategies to move forward with confidence and clarity. Dr. Kim works extensively with life transitions, including midlife adjustments, later-life changes, and reproductive challenges that can affect emotional wellness. She also supports individuals managing substance use concerns, grief, and a wide range of mood-related difficulties. Her clinical style balances warm, attuned listening with evidence-based interventions that promote insight, resilience, and meaningful behavioral change. A core focus of Dr. Kim’s work is treating complex mood disorders and eating disorders. She is deeply committed to helping clients understand the mind-body connection, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and rebuild a healthier relationship with themselves. She also brings substantial expertise in supporting clients through major life transitions, offering a steady therapeutic presence during periods of uncertainty, loss, or identity shifts. Dr. Kim provides affirming care to LGBTQ+ individuals and offers additional experience supporting both men and women through a variety of emotional and relational concerns. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and Couples/Marital Counseling to ensure that care is tailored to each person’s needs.

Outside her clinical work, Dr. Kim enjoys reading across many genres, spending time in nature, listening to music, practicing mind-body techniques, and being with her family—activities that help her stay grounded and connected.