Meet Ryoka Kim

I became a psychologist to help those who are undergoing various life transitions. I work with adult clients through individual therapy to address stress management associated with relationships, careers, and serious illness. Being at a crossroads often invites us to go deeper within ourselves to discover our values and inner voice. With an approach based in the mindfulness and biopsychosocial perspectives, we’ll cultivate self-awareness and intentionality to achieve your goals through tangible and manageable steps. 

Additionally, I specialize in addressing end-of-life concerns, including caregiver stress, family communication, and grief. Facing death brings various challenges, but it can also lead to a powerful experience of appreciation and meaning. Whether it’s about one’s own mortality or a loved one’s, I assist my clients to feel educated and prepared to deal with the transition.     

In 2006, I obtained my BA in Health Sciences at Waseda University in Japan. I then completed an M.S. in Mental Health Counseling at Western Washington University in 2008. I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Minnesota in 2015, and completed my Postdoctoral fellowship in Clinical Health Psychology at McLaren Flint Hospital in 2017. 

Oregon always had a special place in my heart, ever since I spent a magical year at the University of Oregon as a Japanese exchange student. After 12 years of moving around the U.S., I finally found my way back and have been living in Portland since 2017. I enjoy traveling, a good cup of coffee on a foggy morning, and am passionate about cooking with plenty of garlic! 

Licensure:

OR License# 2846