- Calm listening
- Practical steps
- Goal focused
About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Frey helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, and ADHD-related concerns. She works with clients who are facing life changes, caregiver strain, chronic illness, adoption and foster care questions, or challenges with communication and commitment. Kim greets people with respect and a calm, nonjudgmental approach.
Kim is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, licensed in California with 20 years of experience. She draws on straightforward, practical methods to support each person's goals. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings along with space to talk through how things feel.
Her practice blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior ideas. Kim also uses mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to help people find relief and build skills for daily life. She adapts the pace and tools to fit what each person needs.
People who choose Kim can expect collaborative planning and small, achievable goals. She aims to make difficult topics easier to sort through by breaking them into manageable pieces. If you're ready to take a step, she helps with the practical parts of getting started.
Kim works in California and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details to make sure they match your needs.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person and their priorities, with the therapist listening carefully and shaping sessions around what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and make decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavioral changes. It often helps with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related problems, and stress by teaching simple strategies to shift patterns that get in the way.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings in skills for managing intense emotion and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Short skills practice and step-by-step tools can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or communication keeps breaking down.
Finding the right fit is part of therapy. Kim will work with each person to decide which approaches to try and will adjust the plan based on goals and how a client responds. That collaboration makes it easier to pick methods that feel useful and realistic.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Kim about scheduling preferences and how to shape sessions so they work with your everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Kim supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, and ADHD-related worries, along with issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care concerns, and communication problems.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining careful listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on small, doable steps and adapting strategies to what helps each person most.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 20 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is Kim licensed and located?
Kim is licensed in California as an LPCC and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered to clients within the therapist's permitted regions.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.