Kimberly "Kim" Frey is a licensed professional clinical counselor in California with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self esteem, depression, ADHD, and family conflict. Kim aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where clients can take the first steps toward change.
Her style is straightforward and person-centered. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and goals. Kim listens without judgment and works with clients to set practical steps they can try between sessions.
Kim uses a mix of approaches depending on the concern. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are brought in for managing strong emotions and building coping skills.
She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on the client's priorities, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set achievable goals. Mindfulness practices are used when helpful to reduce rumination and increase present-moment awareness.
Across two decades of practice Kim has worked with a wide range of issues including abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and blended family challenges. She tailors the plan to fit each person's life and preferences.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In practice this means sessions start by asking what matters most and shaping the work around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to try between sessions to shift patterns that cause distress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete coping skills for intense emotions and relationship difficulties. Techniques include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication skills that can be practiced in daily life. These approaches are often combined so the therapist can match methods to the client's goals and the presenting problem.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help the client decide which tools to emphasize based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or removing the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help make regular sessions more doable while focusing on skills and goals.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self esteem struggles, depression, ADHD, and family conflict. The practice also addresses related issues like body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is respectful and straightforward. She tailors conversations to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps and skill building.
What is her professional background?
Kim has 20 years of professional experience working in counseling. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in her work with clients.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds an LPCC credential and is licensed in California.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kim?
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