Dr. Robert Kim

Dr. Robert Kim is a clinical psychologist who specializes in performance psychology and executive coaching for high-achieving professionals. He earned his doctorate from the University of Southern California and has spent the past 13 years working with entrepreneurs, executives, physicians, attorneys, and other high-performers who struggle with stress, burnout, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. His unique background includes both clinical training and business consulting, allowing him to understand both the psychological and practical challenges his clients face. Dr. Kim’s approach addresses the particular mindset patterns that often accompany success-driven individuals. Many of his clients have achieved remarkable things professionally but find themselves constantly anxious, never satisfied, or unable to enjoy their accomplishments. They may work excessive hours, sacrifice relationships and health for career advancement, or experience intense fear of failure despite objective evidence of competence. Dr. Kim helps these individuals examine the beliefs and early experiences that drive their relentless striving and develop a healthier relationship with achievement. His therapeutic work combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and practical coaching strategies. Sessions might address time management, boundary-setting with work demands, delegation skills, and building sustainable performance habits. He also helps clients explore deeper questions about values, purpose, and what constitutes a meaningful life beyond professional success. For many high-achievers, this involves learning to define success on their own terms rather than constantly seeking external validation. Dr. Kim is particularly skilled at treating imposter syndrome—the persistent belief that one’s success is undeserved and that exposure as a ‘fraud’ is imminent. He helps clients recognize their actual competence, internalize their achievements, and develop more balanced self-perceptions. He also works with leaders on communication skills, team dynamics, and creating psychologically healthy organizational cultures. His clients appreciate his direct, results-oriented style combined with genuine understanding of the pressures they face. Many report that working with Dr. Kim helped them not just perform better but actually enjoy their work and lives more fully.