Kim Dorman
I provide compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals navigating grief, loss, serious illness, and major life transitions. With 9 years of hospice experience, I have supported patients and families facing terminal illness, end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, anxiety, and depression. My approach is personalized and collaborative, using CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build coping skills, process difficult emotions, and improve quality of life. I strive to meet clients where they are with respect, clarity, and empathy.
First session
In our first session, clients are offered a safe space to share their story, discuss goals for therapy, and determine fit.
Strengths
My greatest strengths lie in my compassion and empathy, which allow me to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. With 9 years of hospice experience, I bring strong clinical expertise in end-of-life care, grief, and complex emotional needs. I am skilled in evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing, and I tailor interventions to each client’s unique situation. I also excel at building collaborative therapeutic relationships, helping clients feel engaged and motivated, while maintaining resilience and professionalism in emotionally challenging situations.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve clients who are motivated to engage in self-reflection and personal growth while seeking practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals who are newly diagnosed with a terminal illness, coping with grief and loss, facing end-of-life concerns, or receiving hospice care. I work well with clients navigating emotional regulation challenges, relationship difficulties, and significant life changes. My ideal clients are open to exploring their thoughts and emotions, willing to practice new coping strategies, and interested in building resilience, finding meaning, and improving their overall well-being and quality of life.
Origin story
What inspired me to become a therapist was a combination of my personal life experiences, my professional journey in hospice care, and my desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. My journey has been shaped by experiencing breast cancer in both 2001 and 2025, losing my mother in 2024, and being a caregiver to my husband as he battled and survived two different types of cancer. These experiences allowed me to understand firsthand the emotional, physical, and psychological impact of illness, loss, uncertainty, and life transitions. They taught me the importance of having someone who listens without judgment, offers compassion, and creates a safe space for individuals to express their fears, grief, and vulnerabilities. Throughout my nine years of working in hospice, I have had the privilege of supporting patients and families during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. I learned that sometimes people don't need someone to fix their problems; they need someone willing to sit with them in their pain, help them find their strength, and remind them that they are not alone. These personal and professional experiences inspired me to pursue becoming a therapist. I want to help others navigate life's challenges, process unresolved grief and trauma, discover their resilience, and find hope and peace even in the most difficult seasons of life. Ultimately, I became a therapist because I understand what it means to need support, and I want to be the person who helps others feel heard, understood, supported, and empowered to find their own path toward healing.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is one of the primary approaches I use in practice. I help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, understand how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, and develop healthier coping strategies. I use techniques such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, and problem-solving skills to support clients with concerns such as anxiety, depression, and stress. My approach is collaborative, goal-oriented, and tailored to each client's individual needs.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT to help clients manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal effectiveness, and reduce self-destructive behaviors. I teach skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, tailoring strategies to each client’s needs. My approach is collaborative and structured, focusing on building practical skills for long-term emotional stability and healthier relationships.
Grief Therapy
I use grief therapy to support clients as they process bereavement, life transitions, and other significant losses. My approach provides a safe, compassionate space for clients to explore their emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and adapt to changes in their lives. Treatment is tailored to each individual's unique experience, with a focus on healing, resilience, and finding meaning after loss.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I use mindfulness-based therapy to help clients cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation. Through practices like meditation, breathing exercises, and mindful reflection, I guide clients in observing their thoughts and feelings without judgment, building resilience, and enhancing overall well-being. Sessions are tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense SW25553