Kim Jones is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC37708) based in San Diego, California. She has provided compassionate counseling to individuals, couples, teens and young adults since 1998. Her professional path also includes experience in teaching and recreational programming for special populations, both in private and nonprofit sectors.
Kim holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She is also a certified personal and professional coach, supporting clients in achieving meaningful growth in life, career, parenting, and relationships.
She is a mother to 3 young adults and has navigated parenting through the years of K though college graduate while juggling sports and other activities and busy schedules for her family. Kim enjoys the outdoors and recreational activities in San Diego and beyond and brings personal and professional insight into her work with clients. She also volunteers with ICO (Inspiring Connections Outdoors) helping connect youth with limited access to the outdoors through outings that promote wellness, connection and leadership.
Therapeutic Approach
Kim creates a warm, supportive space where clients can explore challenges, improve communication, and create real, lasting change. She works collaboratively to understand your specific situation and goals—whether you’re seeking personal healing, relational breakthroughs, or help navigating parenting or life transitions.
Her integrated approach combines evidence-based treatment methods:
- Interpersonal therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Attachment-based therapy
- Strategic Intervention
- Family Systems Therapy
- Trauma informed care
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Human Needs Psychology
Specialized Training & Experience
Kim has completed Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 training, a research-based approach for improving communication, managing conflict and deepening emotional connection in relationships.
She also holds Advanced Certification in Strategic Intervention from the Madanes Training Institute and was a founding class member of the Robbins-Madanes Training Program, developed by Cloe Madanes and Tony Robbins.
Ongoing Continuing Education in many counseling and treatment methodologies.
Her experience includes:
- Presenting workshops on topics including communication, relationship skills, parenting, stress management, personal development and goal setting
- Owning and managing a small business, giving her insight into work-life balance and professional challenges her clients face
- Previous DIS counseling in school settings (Poway Unified & Vista Unified School Districts)
- Collaborating with teachers, school staff, and professionals in the community
Kim is a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the N San Diego CAMFT chapter, and she is committed to ongoing education to enhance her clinical skills and outcomes.
