My name is Kim Mlinarik and I grew up in a small town in the midwest. I was born with an adventurous spirit and an innate drive to pursue the things that made me feel alive. I was blessed to have parents that instilled the values of hard work and integrity. My wise mentors taught me that success is unique to each individual, and that the crazy and painful twists and turns of life bring the gifts of clarity and wisdom. Through my own twists and turns and hard-earned wisdom I have come to trust that we all are powerful creators and have endless possible paths that our lives can take.
I have always been intrigued with the dynamics of human relationships and all they teach us about ourselves. In college I majored in psychology, then earned a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have been blessed with many rich and meaningful work experiences, starting earliest as a sports coach and summer camp counselor, then as a case manager and home-based therapist, Head Start consultant, and facilitator of emotional growth curriculum in a vocational school.
Eventually I found myself being called to the majestic mountains of the west and moved to Utah to be the clinical director and therapist at a renowned wilderness treatment program. Several years later I transitioned to Idaho to work as a therapist and partner in running a young adult transitional program.
After ten years of working with inspirational young adults my spirit spoke loudly and I left the job I loved to pursue a dream of creating emotional and spiritual growth adventures abroad. At this point I had begun to study indigenous healing and energy work. Now, twelve years later, those studies have created a whole new dimension to my work with clients in their process of healing and transforming their lives.
My current work is a culmination of all of my previous experiences over the last 23 years. Using the energetic tools of transformation combined with a safe and nurturing environment, I provide a continuum of services to clients through therapy, coaching, energetic healing, empowerment workshops, and travel experiences abroad. My services are inspired by the intention to guide each client through a journey of healing and expanding, while empowering them to step into their authentic selves to create their dreams.
On a personal level, my greatest passion is exploring cultures around the world. I have traveled to five continents and love to write about my travel experiences. I am learning to speak Italian, and embrace any opportunity to be in the beauty and peace of nature. My husband and family have my heart.
Professional Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Idaho
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Washington State
Masters of Science Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
Certified Energy Medicine Practitioner and graduate of The Four Winds Society