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Kelsey Chang-Kim

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Kelsey

I believe in a collaborative, Strengths-based, Psychodynamic approach that starts with searching for the root of what you're struggling with. Once we understand ourselves and our contexts better, we are more equipped to find resolutions or relief in the here and now. We will work towards your goals in a way that feels productive yet not overwhelming. Throughout our time, I will tailor my approach to best fit you and your goals. I strongly believe that we all have the inner resources it takes to gain control over our thoughts and emotions—we just need to unlock the toolkit and integrate it into our daily lives, and I'm here to help!

I strongly believe that we all have the inner resources it takes to gain control over our thoughts and emotions.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Geriatric clients
  • Immigrants
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I have my own small business doing wedding photography! I love all things boba and dog-related!

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#109903 • California • LCSW

Education

BA - Psychology, Chapman University MA - Leadership Development, Chapman University MA - Social Work, Tulane University

Kelsey Chang-Kim, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #109903 (exp August 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Kelsey Chang-Kim accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Centivo, Prime Health, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Kelsey Chang-Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Kelsey is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Kelsey’s California license number is 109903, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Kelsey Chang-Kim has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Kelsey’s education and training include BA - Psychology, Chapman University; MA - Leadership Development, Chapman University; MA - Social Work, Tulane University. Over that time, Kelsey has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students.

Kelsey Chang-Kim works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Kelsey spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Kelsey is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Kelsey Chang-Kim draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Couples [The Gottman Method], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Kelsey’s style is action-oriented, affirming, empowering, exploratory, and warm. In Kelsey’s words: “I strongly believe that we all have the inner resources it takes to gain control over our thoughts and emotions.”

Kelsey Chang-Kim (she/her) offers therapy in English. Kelsey identifies as East Asian.

Kelsey Chang-Kim offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Kelsey is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Kelsey Chang-Kim is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Kelsey will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Kelsey’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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