Kimberly Beckstead
Kimberly Beckstead
I have been working in the mental health field for over 15 years. In my clinical practice, I partner with patients, creating a collaborative and supportive environment where they feel treated with dignity and respect. Using an eclectic approach, I draw from various evidence-based modalities to tailor treatment to each individual’s needs. I help clients navigate life transitions and stages of change, working alongside them to manage symptoms, build coping skills, and foster resilience as they move toward their goals and improved well-being.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first clinical therapy session, I start by asking a few questions to better understand where you’re coming from, where you are right now, and where you’d like to be. I find it important to get a sense of your story, your struggles, and what has led you to seek therapy. I listen closely as you share, taking time to really understand your individual preferences and goals. This helps me tailor the approach to suit you and your unique needs. We’ll talk about what’s most pressing for you, what you’d like to focus on first, and how we can move forward in a way that feels most comfortable and effective for you. I recognize that each person’s journey is different, so I take the time to make sure we’re aligned in what you want to work on and how to proceed in treatment.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
As a provider, my greatest strengths lie in my ability to create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment where clients feel truly heard and understood. I approach every individual with respect for their unique story and experiences, recognizing that no two journeys are alike. I prioritize establishing strong, compassionate boundaries while also challenging negative thoughts and patterns that may be holding you back. I believe in the power of humor to build connection and lighten difficult moments, creating a balanced atmosphere of both seriousness and lightness. Each session is tailored to your specific needs, ensuring that our work together is as individualized and effective as possible. You can expect a transparent and authentic experience with me, where I value open communication and your active role in the process of growth and healing.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am best suited to work with adults over the age of 18 who are navigating a range of mental health challenges. This includes individuals struggling with anxiety, panic symptoms, depression, addiction, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, and life transitions such as career changes or parenting challenges. I also work effectively with clients experiencing suicidality and those seeking support in developing emotional regulation and coping strategies during periods of heightened stress or instability.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my clinical practice, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe cognitive distortions, challenge unhelpful or negative thinking patterns, and develop healthier, more adaptive ways of interpreting their experiences. Through this process, clients learn to recognize the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, ultimately gaining tools to shift their mindset and create a more balanced, constructive view of themselves and the world around them.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
In my clinical practice, I apply the foundational tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address suicidal thinking by helping individuals recognize the powerful link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. A core focus of this work involves identifying and reframing cognitive distortions—such as black-and-white thinking, catastrophizing, and hopelessness—that often fuel emotional crises and high-risk behaviors. By teaching clients to observe their internal dialogue with curiosity rather than judgment, I guide them in challenging automatic negative thoughts and replacing them with more balanced, reality-based perspectives. This process helps reduce the intensity and urgency of suicidal ideation by creating psychological distance between thought and action. A key strategy I emphasize is the ability to introduce time and space between an impulsive, self-destructive urge and the behavior itself. Through techniques such as behavioral activation, distress tolerance, and thought records, clients learn to pause, reflect, and utilize coping tools that re-engage their executive functioning. This empowers them to interrupt the cycle of crisis thinking and make choices aligned with their long-term values and goals. Ultimately, CBT offers a structured, evidence-based pathway for clients to regain a sense of agency, shift out of cognitive traps, and begin to see the possibility of change, hope, and resilience—even in the midst of acute distress.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
n my clinical practice, I integrate the Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) model to help clients manage emotional dysregulation and navigate interpersonal conflict more effectively. By weaving together Eastern mindfulness practices with Western behavioral science, I teach clients to observe their emotions non-judgmentally, stay present, and respond—rather than react—to distress. Through DBT’s core skills, particularly mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness, clients learn to regulate intense emotions, set healthy boundaries, and communicate their needs with clarity and confidence. This balanced approach fosters greater emotional resilience, self-awareness, and relational stability.
Motivational Interviewing
In my clinical practice, I use the core principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to support clients in moving toward meaningful change. By fostering a collaborative, nonjudgmental environment, I elicit "change talk" that helps clients explore their own motivations and values. I roll with resistance by honoring ambivalence as a natural part of the change process, using reflective listening and open-ended questions to reduce defensiveness. Through this empathetic, goal-oriented approach, I help clients navigate the stages of change—from contemplation to action—empowering them to make decisions that align with their goals and sense of purpose.