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Areum Kim, Psychiatrist

Areum Kim, MD, Psychiatrist in Independence, Ohio

Specialties:
Body image Sexual trauma Trauma & PTSD +71
Ages Served
6-26
Manages Medications
Accepts Insurance

About Areum Kim (She/Her)

Dr. Kim graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in Psychology. She completed medical school at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio. Dr. Kim was chief resident during her adult psychiatry training at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She continued on at OSUWMC for her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry in affiliation with Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was actively involved in the recruitment and education of medical students, residents, and fellows and also served as chief fellow in her final year of training. Dr. Kim is a member of the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the American Psychiatric Association, and the American Medical Association. She specializes in the medication management of pediatric and young adult populations for mood and anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorders, disruptive behaviors, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Body image
  • Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Ability status
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
  • Autism with developmental delay
  • Autism: requires some assistance
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Conditions caused by stress
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Eating issues: food deprivation
  • Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
  • Emotional abuse
  • Ethnic identity & mental health
  • Family conflict
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gender affirming care evaluations
  • Gender identity & mental health
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Hair pulling & skin picking
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • Intellectual disability (caregiver-supported care)
  • Intellectual disability (living independently)
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Mental health changes after brain & head injuries
  • Mental health during perimenopause
  • Mental health related to pregnancy & reproductive health
  • Mental health support for chronic pain
  • Mental health support for neurological conditions
  • Military, veteran, and first responder mental health
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Race, culture & mental health
  • Religion, spirituality & mental health
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Sports performance
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
  • Stroke-related mental health conditions
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Write State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

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I have been seeing Dr. Kim for over a year and she is the most caring, supportive and knowledgeable doctor that I have seen for my mental health. I felt the need to write a review for anyone who is looking for help in their mental health journey.
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Anonymous

Jun 26, 2024
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Pleasant as usual. She has really helped my son get where he needs to be and is positive and understanding every single visit. Would recommend her to anyone who needs a professional, supportive, personable psychiatrist!
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Anonymous

Jul 10, 2025
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Everyone ive talked to with this company has been so nice and helpful, especially dr Kim. She has been nothing but wonderful and so understanding. Im very very grateful to have her as my psychiatrist.
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Heather C.

Heather C.

Sep 19, 2025
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She is very open and understanding, I felt that I could tell her anything without judgment. She is wonderful and makes sure to help her patients and figure out what they need
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Anonymous

Mar 25, 2025
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Dr. Kim is kind and most importantly to me, gets back with me right away regarding any issues or medication refills for my son. She provides great care.
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Kim S.

Kim S.

Mar 26, 2025
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Dr. Kim truly cares about patients. She always asks questions that challenge me and works with me to find medication that is effective.
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Jul 23, 2025
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Areum Kim, Psychiatrist in Independence, Ohio

Areum Kim

Psychiatrist in Independence, Ohio

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