David Kim

David Kim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Bastyr University. He supervises Master of Arts in Counseling & Psychology students at Bastyr University's San Diego teaching clinic (BUSD) and holds a concurrent role as a clinical supervisor at Canvas of Possibilities Psychological Services. Additionally, he works within San Diego County’s mental health system, overseeing care quality and provider education.

Education:

• Undergraduate studies: University of California, Los Angeles
• Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy: University of San Diego
• Fellowship: San Diego Psychoanalytic Center

Clinical Focus: David Kim specializes in trauma-informed therapies for severe mental illness, addiction, and interpersonal disorders, with dedicated outreach to marginalized communities including the unhoused, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ populations. His integrative approach combines Psychodynamic, Family Systems, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frameworks.

Supervision & Advocacy: He maintains a private practice focused on adult and couples therapy, addressing attachment injuries and trauma recovery. His institutional roles emphasize mental health system reform, clinical education, and equitable service delivery for vulnerable demographics.