Theangrytherapist

The Angry Therapist's real name is John Kim. He built the brand as a deliberate contrast to the polished, clinical image people associate with traditional therapy — leading with his own messy personal history rather than credentials alone.

The name is a direct callback to who John Kim used to be — by his own description, a 'miserable f*ck' in his 20s and 30s who was deeply unhappy before a divorce and personal reinvention changed his path. The 'angry' label signals that his approach is unfiltered and honest, not the calm, detached style people expect from a licensed therapist.

Yes, John Kim is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT). What makes him unusual is that he pursued the license after going through his own divorce and rebuilding process, so his clinical training is layered on top of lived experience he openly documents.

Yes, John Kim went through a divorce in his 20s and 30s, and he identifies that experience as the turning point that set everything else in motion — becoming a therapist, writing his books, and building his public brand. His divorce is central to the ongoing storyline he shares across all his platforms.

'I Used To Be A Miserable F*ck' is John Kim's account of his own transformation from an unfulfilled, emotionally shut-down man into someone who rebuilt his life with intention. The book targets men specifically and covers emotional growth and personal accountability in a way that deliberately avoids the soft, clichéd language of traditional self-help.

'Single. On Purpose' is John Kim's guide to treating time alone — especially after a breakup or divorce — as a period of deliberate self-discovery rather than a problem to escape. The book draws heavily on his own experience after his divorce and is aimed at people willing to sit with themselves before rushing back into a relationship.

Surf Sex and Pancakes is John Kim's retreat brand, promoted through its own dedicated Instagram handle. The retreats blend personal development with real experiences like surfing, reflecting his broader philosophy that meaningful growth doesn't have to look like a formal therapy session or a conference room.

SoulPrint Media Co is John Kim's publishing company, listed directly in his Instagram bio alongside his other ventures. It serves as the publishing arm of his creator business, complementing his bestselling books, podcast, and retreat offerings under one branded ecosystem.

'Therapy street level' is how John Kim frames his entire approach — making mental health content raw, accessible, and rooted in real human experience rather than clinical language. It's a conscious rejection of the therapist-behind-a-desk model, replacing it with unfiltered conversations about divorce, trauma bonds, relational trauma, and self-worth.

The Angry Therapist Podcast covers relationships, emotional growth, trauma bonds, and mental health — all filtered through John Kim's story-driven, no-jargon style. Episodes blend his personal experiences with practical perspective, making it aimed at people actively doing the work on themselves rather than looking for clinical theory.