Dr. Amanda Kim is a superb therapist and clinical psychologist. My needs are for a highly intelligent, sophisticated therapist (I have a PhD in Psychology and three other advanced degrees). She's challenged me to think and feel in ways I never expected or intended. Her work has been enormously positive and impactful on my life, helping me with anger, alcohol, diet, and most importantly, depression and finding new meaning in life. She's a 10 out of 10 professional.
Amanda Kim, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Amanda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Amanda. View 47 reviews
- Great news, Amanda is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
She is great. Super understanding and challanges me approperately. She has been helping me a lot. Would highly recomend.
More about Amanda
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- Psychologist
Hello! I am Dr. Amanda Kim and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience. Whether you have a specific concern, are facing a particularly difficult time in your life, or are uncertain about your future, I am here to listen, support, and challenge you to move forward.
I believe in authenticity and genuinely meeting every person where they are with respect, appreciation and dignity. Based on your specific situation and what you know about yourself, we will identify the best way to move forward.
Deciding to seek help is the first step.
I wish you the best in discovering where your journey takes you next.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Amanda Kim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386903193.
- Psychologist · Illinois · 071007854 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Amanda Kim
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Amanda Kim is a superb therapist and clinical psychologist. My needs are for a highly intelligent, sophisticated therapist (I have a PhD in Psychology and three other advanced degrees). She's challenged me to think and feel in ways I never expected or intended. Her work has been enormously positive and impactful on my life, helping me with anger, alcohol, diet, and most importantly, depression and finding new meaning in life. She's a 10 out of 10 professional.
She is great. Super understanding and challanges me approperately. She has been helping me a lot. Would highly recomend.
She has been very beneficial to speak to
Amanda is very kind, engaging and helpful. She's been a real help to me the last several months.
I joined better help to get professional advice and that is what I got from Amanda. I am happy I found Amanda because ever since the first session, we were getting somewhere and she was getting to the root of my issues. Amanda is respectful but knowledgeable and I trust her expertise. I am happy so far with how my sessions have gone and I am looking to more help from Amanda.
I find Amanda to be a great listener and very insightful. She is very goo (in my opinion) of telling me what I need to hear over what she thinks I want to hear. I feel as though I have actionable advice after most sessions I have with her. I feel I have benefitted greatly from working with her for the past year.
Amanda is supportive and open and also challenges me to think about things in new ways.
Amanda is amazing! She listens to me and offers me very helpful tips for dealing with situations that have come up!
She allows me space to talk through complex feelings and tells me in an honest but compassionate way where I may have flaws in my thoughts or behaviors. She is warm, open and incredibly insightful. Best therapist I’ve ever had.
Amanda is an amazing and patient therapist who approaches my issues from many dimensions and no judgment. I have been with her for a year and am really seeing results. She's great!
I’ve had therapists throughout my life but never did I feel comfortable to talk about the core of my issues and would always discuss shallow concerns; despite seeing some therapists for years. And Amanda Kim cracked me the first therapy session and made me feel comfortable to be vulnerable and open without judgement. I absolutely love her & thankful for coming across her. I wish I had someone like her when I was younger.
Amanda provides incredibly effective approaches for regulating my anxiety and worries. She offers perspectives that I had never considered before, and through our sessions, I’ve gained so much confidence and feel truly understood. Amanda’s logical approach resonates with me, and her thoughtful guidance has made a huge difference in my life. I really appreciate her support!
Amanda is amazing! She’s kind, she really listens, and she’s so insightful. She has made my life smoother in so many ways. Do yourself a favor and book now.
She is simply awesome. Could not recommend her more
Amanda has been extremely kind to me during my journey of self love, confidence, and to help me see and perceive other peoples pov instead of my own
Amanda Kim is very easy to talk to and was great with focusing on the more important parts of my life and situation. I have trouble focusing and staying on topic, but she kept me on topic without making me feel incompetent. I look forward to our future sessions together.
Amanda has been extremely helpful to me since I began seeing her seven months ago. I have had therapists in the past and Amanda has been the most effective for me. I find our sessions very helpful with timely advice. Our communication between sessions is effective, as well. The video platform is also quite effective for me.
The best!
Amanda is amazing with what she does. I've been with her for more than a year now and she never fails to help me with every challenges I go through in life. She always help be strive to be the better version of myself. She has helped me more than anyone has ever in my life.
Real professional. Five stars
Dr Amanda Kim has been not only professional but extremely easy to talk to for somebody that has not done therapy and very anxious about therapy. She made the process very easy to go through.
I have really appreciated Amanda‘s approach. She has been thoughtful, attentive, and patient helping me. It was tough for me to even try this and she has made it much easier for me.
Amanda is very responsive, appropriately empathetic and offers practical and pertinent advice.
I've only had one session with Amanda so far, but I am pleased with her responses to my questions and concerns. I was even pleased that she responded to my journal entries. I knew they were being shared with her, but to have her respond outside of our session time was greatly appreciated and a surprise.
Amanda Kim has been supportive helping me i would've never thought of someone helping me with what im going through... She is really helpful i wouldn't ask for any one else she is amazing respectful and caring.
Amanda has been really helpful in just lending an ear to listen and proposing ideas that I had not thought of to get through specific situations. She offers much support that is needed during this time of my life, and it is very much appreciated.
Dr Kim is great, one of the best on here!
Amanda is great! She is very understanding and never judges anything I say during our sessions! She has helped me so much just in our first session. Working with her has helped me a lot in my personal life!
Dr. Kim is very kind, professional and encouraging. I'm very lucky to have her as my therapist.
She is an amazing therapist
I have tried therapy many times in the past and this is the first time I have found it to be extremely helpful. My life has improved very quickly and dramaticly because of her insight and guidance.
Dr. Kim took time out of her weekend to respond to my questions regarding an upcoming session. She did so promptly and with assurances of her availability for any other questions or concerns.
She is wonderful. If you feel like you need help Amanda is the safe and amazing choice.
Kind Consistent Supportive
Great emotional intelligence. Always very insightful and knowledgeable. Perfect balance between talking and listening. Good flow. I definitely recommend her if she is available.
Amanda has addressed my concern and gave me guidance throughout my decision and how I perceive things happening in my life, she feels like a friend., i would definitely want to talk to her again if i come back to better help
I highly recommend Amanda. Amanda is authentic, wise, and non-judgmental. She is truly able to understand the psychology behind even the most specific actions we take in our daily lives that we might not even know about ourselves!
It was such a pleasure talking to Dr.Amanda for the past few months. She is a great listener and gives the best of advice! She has helped me a ton!
It's a true pleasure to work with Amanda and it's helping me to come out of dark.
Amanda was very helpful. She listened well and put into words how I was feeling, giving me a sense of calm and comfort, so that I could handle whatever it is that was happening.
Amanda is very experienced, she understands the issue I’m facing, and provides practical and doable solutions.
Amanda is a great listener and asks all the right questions to figure out inner problems yourself. She provides great input and has a comforting voice to converse with. I highly recommend her.
Showed a lot of respect and really understood my concerns and how best to handle them moving forward. Had I had a different schedule that would allow me to get in more frequent appointments, there's no doubt I would've stuck around
Feel very comfortable for my first experience
I enjoy working with Amanda. She makes me feel valued and respected. She listens to my concerns.
Shes sweet and cooperative .
Amanda is very intelligent and understanding, I'm enjoying sessions with her
Frequently asked questions
Does Amanda Kim offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Amanda Kim works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Amanda Kim speak?
Amanda Kim speaks English.
How many years of experience does Amanda Kim have?
Amanda Kim has 20 years of experience.
Where is Amanda Kim licensed to practice?
Amanda Kim is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Amanda Kim accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Amanda Kim does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Amanda Kim offer?
Amanda Kim offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Amanda Kim?
Amanda Kim can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Amanda Kim?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.