Kim Bristow
I am licensed in Idaho with 12+ years of professional counseling experience. I also have 10+ years of experience with professional and executive coaching, workplace difficulties, and career development. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My approach is person-centered and I use techniques from a number of different approaches. For instance, we may use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and challenge thought patterns, while using acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to build coping skills. Techniques used will be in support of your specific goals and progress.
First session
It’s normal to feel nervous, even skeptical, for your first therapy session. My goal during the first session is to put you at ease and begin building a solid relationship that will support you throughout the process. It’s a chance to get to know done another and discuss what brings you to therapy. We’ll take things at your pace and I’ll be there as a guide.
Strengths
I practice active listening and a non-judgmental approach. I will offer you opportunities to reflect on your experiences while giving you the empathy and support you need. If we are working through difficult issues, you can expect me to be understanding, calm, and patient.
Ideal clients
I work with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship issues, grief and loss, and life transitions, including job or career changes, divorce, and co-parenting. My goal is to help clients envision and define the life they want to live while developing the tools needed in order to address obstacles along the way. Together, we’ll create a plan for growth that feels doable and empowering.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
We will explore different thought patterns and how they show up in day to day life and interactions with others.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
A key feature of DBT is learning distress tolerance skills to experience the full range of emotions with healthy coping skills. Often, we experience opposing emotions at the same time and DBT offers a way to navigate that.
Strength-Based
Identifying our strengths and using them in new situations can be an empowering way to face life's challenges. And, it's a lot more effective to use what works than trying to fix something that doesn't.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Agnostic
Woman
Top specialties
ADHD
Eating Disorders
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Anxiety
Career Counseling
Coping Skills
Depression
Grief
Mood Disorders
Older Adults
Serves
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
IdahoLicense 9971574