Jayeon Kim Therapy (Licensed Therapist LMFT 144461) — Psychotherapist in City and County of San Francisco, CA

I came to Jayeon during a really hard stretch and she helped me find language for things I couldn't name on my own, which honestly ended up being the most important part of the work. She's sharp and present and actually invested, not the type to just nod and ask 'how does that make you feel.' Some of my best sessions were ones I showed up to with nothing specific to talk about and we'd end up somewhere I never expected. She has a way of making you feel seen without ever making you feel judged. I ended therapy because I hit the goals I came in with, which is probably the best review I can give. Thanks for everything Jayeon!!

Jayeon is an extraordinarily skilled and compassionate therapist. She’s a fully licensed medical provider and uniquely equipped to assess and advocate for big tech employees seeking paid leave of absence for mental health reasons (like depression or burnout). It is incredibly challenging to find a therapist both eligible and knowledgeable in navigating that process, and Jayeon is truly one of the few. She provides effective support, not only with the necessary paperwork but also through the actual healing journey. Jayeon excels at treating depression, impostor syndrome, perfectionism, and complex trauma, guiding clients to rediscover their innate confidence, vision, and values.

I began seeing Jayeon in August 2023, and concluded our last session, indefinitely, on a positive note, in March 2025. When we first began, I was in a dark, anxious, and close-minded kind of place. I felt arrested in my life, and dreaded facing many problematic aspects, both past and present. I only knew at the time that I wanted help. Fast forward to today, I am feeling healthy, at ease, eager and looking forward to whatever life has to offer. I feel healthy, balanced, receptive on all fronts of work, dating, personal and inner life. Jayeon has helped me on this journey to move towards more of a growth and acceptance mindset. By helping me understand myself better, my own agency in life (internally and externally), and gaining a true bearing of what truly matters to me. Further, she has always provided a professional, kind, patient, and positive environment where I was able to express myself and be vulnerable without feeling judged. I'm very grateful for having Jayeon on my team through this leg of my journey of my life, and am feeling very optimistic for what the future holds.

Jayeon is a truly gifted therapist that cares deeply about her clients and their goals in therapy. She provides a loving, safe space in which to explore. She is skilled in helping her clients identify and clarify issues, move though internal conflicts, safely awaken and reintegrate frozen trauma, and redefine their experiences on their own terms. I highly recommend her for anybody that is looking for a meaningful and collaborative growth experience.

Therapy with Jayeon was a constant source of stability in my life at a time of great transition. She supported me through the breakup of a long term relationship, my father's death, and two moves. She is kind, creative, and never judgmental. The time spent with her was incredibly helpful and valuable, and I will be forever grateful.

Very wise, intuitive and intelligent. My therapy with Jayeon felt like a series of deeply creative collaboration, which was a rare experience compared to my previous therapy history. I had many a-ha moments while working with her and those insights have been super helpful to make better decisions about my life. I strongly recommend working with this extraordinary woman!

I’m really grateful to have worked with Jayeon for the past few years. Jayeon’s therapy style is very insightful and creative, which makes sense with her background in mindfulness meditation and art and design. No matter which topic I brought to our session, Jayeon always helped me see them with a greater sense of awareness and openness; and I became more resilient, enjoyable, and hopeful over the course of our work together.

I have been seeing Jayeon for about 2 years. She is not only insightful and attentive but also culturally sensitive. Her internal family systems work was especially helpful for me. Strongly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful and effective quality therapy!