Hi there, I’m Kimberly. Do you ever feel that you have too much going on in your mind? You want to take action, but it’s hard to even get started? Are you in a transition, or having trouble coping with your stress? Making an appointment with a therapist is a courageous first step in your journey of healing and wellbeing.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Finding a good therapist is a bit like dating, so I always make sure that my clients have a good understanding of my style and practice and let them decide if it feels like a good fit for them. In our first session, I'll make sure that we have space to get all questions answered. We'll go over some paperwork basics like informed consents, then co-create a treatment plan that feels right for you. Our treatment plan is like our map, and will keep things on course so that your time in therapy feels productive and meaningful.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I like to start each session with a check in, and scaling questions to help you feel empowered in tracking your progress in therapy. We'll always make sure that there is time to discuss ongoing current stressors, but we'll also dive into conversations that help unpack unhelpful thinking patterns, and learn skills to help make changes where you see fit, or strengthen the things in your life that are working well for you. Once you feel like you have more clarity on your thoughts and feelings, we'll put our skills into practice. Feeling empowered comes from doing!
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I believe that (in addition to food, water, and shelter,) having FUN is a basic need of life. I will help you get in touch with the side of yourself that seeks fun and provides balance to stress and anxiety. I am trained in trauma therapy, and love to bring in research about the brain and the body to give context to our physiological responses to stress. I look forward to working together!