Hi there,
I am glad our paths have crossed.
I am Jooyoung Kim, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio and a Certified Financial Therapy™️ Practitioner.
Why Mental Health and Financial Therapy?
I started my college career as a computer science major, thinking I would be making BANK and retiring my parents in my 20s. However, I soon realized I was unknowingly cruising through life with little awareness of my neurodivergence and emotional needs. This led to countless unanswered relational difficulties, unsuccessful attempts to achieve my goals, and a deep sense of confusion about life.
Everything changed when I picked up a book on human psychology for the first time. I began to understand why I had felt so blindsided when waves of stressors overpowered my life—it stemmed from a lack of education on mental health. That realization inspired me to shift my professional path toward psychology and counseling, with the hope of walking alongside and empowering those in need of mental health support.
As my identity in the mental health field grew, one aspect kept catching my attention—MONEY. My journey with personal finances led me to ask, Why can’t so many professionals and online financial gurus ease my anxiety and complex thoughts about money, investment decisions, and marital financial conflicts? They’re the experts—they have the best information!
Yet, despite absorbing so much financial knowledge, memories and emotions kept surfacing, preventing me from truly thriving. This personal struggle pushed me to seek a way to bridge the gap between mental health, human psychology, and money.
Fortunately, my search led me to a breakthrough: I discovered the Financial Therapy Association—and the rest is history.
About Current Mind Counseling
Current Mind Counseling (CMC) will be your next stop for emotional safety, inclusivity, and a deeper understanding of your own life.
I am here to help you with the current of your life, honoring your desire to understand your past, gain insight into your present self, and to build the life you envision moving forward. Together, we can navigate life’s challenges to create a safe place within you. Let me meet you wherever your life is streaming.
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I received my Master of Education in Counselor Education with a focus on Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have been a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio since 2020. Additionally, I am a Certified Financial Therapy Practitioner through the Financial Therapy Association.
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No two experiences are the same, and they can’t be healed with cookie-cutter approaches. That’s why I use holistic and eclectic methods in my counseling practice, tailoring my approach to each client’s unique needs.
While I adapt my techniques, I often incorporate Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to guide questions that help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Additionally, I may use inner child work, psychoeducation, problem-solving strategies, perspective-shifting techniques, coping skills building, hands-on activities, and/or homework assignments when necessary.
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The word "current" holds many meanings for me, but the first image that comes to mind is a streaming body of water in a river, with a school of fish swimming along or against the current’s energy. This analogy best captures how we, as human beings, move through life—sometimes flowing smoothly, and at other times encountering struggles that interrupt our paths toward our goals.
The approach I take in my clinical and coaching work aligns with this image, which is why I named my company Current Mind Counseling.
When is CMC open?
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm
Holiday Hours Vary.
Check availability by Navigating the Appointment Requests Page.
Where does CMC offer services?
Virtual Sessions Offered both in Ohio and internationally.
For In-Person Sessions in Ohio: