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Catherine Kimrey

Catherine Kimrey, LMHC, LPCC

Therapist in Minnesota

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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18 years of experience listed

LMHC, LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Client-centered approach
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Support for self esteem

About Catherine

Catherine Kimrey is a licensed mental health counselor who draws on 18 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, low self esteem, and depression. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings and begin making changes at a comfortable pace.

She uses a client-centered approach that puts the person's goals and perspective first. That means listening closely and tailoring sessions to what matters most to the individual. Catherine also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding.

Mindfulness techniques are woven into her work to help ground people in the present moment and reduce overwhelm. For clients who bring trauma-related concerns, trauma-focused methods guide paced, careful processing. Systemic thinking helps when relationship patterns or family dynamics are part of the issue.

Catherine supports people facing life transitions such as midlife changes, caregiving stress, divorce, and blended family concerns. She also assists those coping with loneliness, guilt and shame, communication problems, and the effects of infidelity or domestic violence on emotional wellbeing.

She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and is based in Minnesota. Catherine emphasizes practical steps, steady progress, and mutual respect while helping people build confidence and find clearer direction in their lives.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's goals and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, asks what matters most, and adapts sessions to the individual's priorities. It helps when someone wants a supportive space to sort through feelings and make decisions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thought patterns and tries new behavioral steps. Online sessions can use simple homework, short skill practices, and concrete tools to reduce anxiety or boost self esteem. Mindfulness therapy adds brief grounding exercises and attention skills that can be practiced between meetings to reduce overwhelm.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether client-centered conversation, CBT techniques, mindfulness practice, or trauma-focused strategies fit best. Goals, comfort level, and personal preferences guide that choice.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals can tailor the pace and tools to match daily life and responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Washington, Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem struggles, and depression. She also works with related concerns like caregiver stress, communication problems, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on the person's goals and perspective. She combines gentle listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.

What is her professional background?

She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work has included supporting people through loss, relationship strain, and changes across the lifespan.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices from Minnesota. The listed credentials are WA LMHC and MN LPCC per the profile details.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the continue button on this profile and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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