Kimberly Liang, AMFT (She/They)

Online and Evening Availability | Burlingame, CA | Throughout California

Hollywood and romance stories tell us that “love solves all” or what matters most is that, “you love each other.” But this version of love isn’t what real love looks like; While love is an essential component to a lasting relationship, love alone won’t mend the hurt from their cutting words, or the loneliness of their face glued to their phone, or doesn’t quiet the nagging voice that says you’re not important or that you’re not good enough. 

I have found it is when we feel deeply safe, seen, and supported - true love - then we have the capacity to adapt and overcome the challenges within ourselves and our relationship. 

You are not alone. I am a witness and stand as an advocate for the relationship you want to build with yourself and/or loved ones. From my experience as a recruiter in Tech and as a child of immigrants and divorce, I am acutely aware of the impact of a culture focused on results and the pressure to succeed. I am also equally aware of the strength and perseverance it takes to break out of these expectations and recreate one's sense of identity.

My passion and interests lie in working with couples and families dealing with concerns around family conflict, parenting, relationship concerns, and gender identity and sexuality including sexual trauma, ethical non-monogamy, BDSM/Kink, etc. I use a gender affirmative, strengths-based, and collaborative approach with my clients to embolden their authentic selves and help guide them towards their (inter)personal goals.

I am incredibly grateful for the courage it takes to show up, be vulnerable, and work hard in and out of therapy. While you may feel worse before it gets better, I will ABSOLUTELY weave in moments of playfulness and humor to make this a safe and fun place for you. Therapy with me is like wrapping yourself in a blanket with a hot cup of tea and watching your favorite Disney movie. There will be moments of sadness, moments of disappointment, moments of joy, but always a sense of comfort that everything will be okay in the end.