Ji Young Kim, M.A., LPC-S, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, bringing a depth of clinical expertise that transforms how clients understand and heal from developmental trauma. Based in Austin, Texas, she is an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist and Supervisor and a Certified Advanced Level Schema Therapist in Group Schema Therapy—credentials that reflect her mastery of individual and group therapeutic modalities. What sets Ji Young apart is her integrative approach, which places Schema Therapy at the foundation while weaving in her extensive expertise in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and specialized training as an ADHD-certified clinical services provider. This multifaceted clinical background allows her to address the complex interplay of personality disorders, ADHD, trauma recovery, couples dynamics, and group processes with both precision and compassion. Ji Young’s therapeutic philosophy centers on creating safe, collaborative environments where transformational change can unfold. She helps clients recognize and transform maladaptive patterns that have kept them stuck, guiding them to strengthen their Healthy Adult mode and build genuine resilience. Her work is particularly impactful for individuals who have experienced developmental trauma, where early life experiences have created persistent emotional and relational challenges. Drawing from her extensive clinical expertise, Ji Young incorporates evidence-based approaches with compassion, ensuring that each client and supervisee receives scientifically grounded and deeply human care. Whether working with individuals navigating personality disorders, couples seeking to heal their relationships, groups learning to support one another’s growth, or professionals developing their clinical skills through supervision, Ji Young creates pathways for lasting change that help people cope and thrive.