Areum Kim, M.Ed., Pre-LPC

Sometimes the ways we respond to life make sense when we understand what we have been carrying. Anxiety, self-doubt, relationship struggles, and competing expectations can leave us feeling stuck. I believe counseling can be a space to slow down, feel heard, and explore your experiences without judgment. My approach is collaborative and trauma-informed, creating space to make sense of your experiences, deepen self-understanding, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others.

Having lived and worked across Korea, the Philippines, the United States, and Australia, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. My psychiatric research experience also informs my commitment to thoughtful, evidence-informed care. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals navigating cultural identity, belonging, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.

I also enjoy working with children and adolescents. As a former educator with training in play therapy, I help young people navigate big emotions, relationships, and developmental milestones in a space tailored to their individual needs.

I am currently completing my M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wheaton College. My hope is to create a space where you can better understand your patterns, recognize the strengths you already carry, and experience meaningful, lasting change.

Office: 610 W. Roosevelt Rd., Suite B-1, Wheaton, IL 60187

Email: areumkim@maudlinandassociates.com

Website: maudlinandassociates.com

Areas of Practice:

• Anxiety / Depression
• Child & Adolescent Concerns
• Life Transitions
• Multicultural Concerns
• Racial/Cultural Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self-Esteem
• Spirituality / Faith

Language(s) Spoken

• English
• Korean

Insurance Accepted

• Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
• Self-Pay
• Sliding Scale