- Warm and direct
- Practical tools
- 35 years experience
About Kim
Kim Connolly is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 35 years in the mental health field. She spent much of her career in nonprofit settings and has supported many people through long-term and short-term counseling. Her work covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, and eating-related issues.
Kim brings a warm and interactive presence to sessions. She listens closely and lets clients move at their own pace. She is direct and honest when needed and values gentle humor as part of healing.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sonoma State University and a California LMFT license. Early in her career she worked in group homes and with rescue and humane society programs, experiences that shaped her practical, down-to-earth approach.
Kim uses a mix of methods tailored to each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, mindfulness practices, narrative ideas, and motivational interviewing. The goal is to find what helps you manage symptoms and improve daily life.
She also has long experience counseling people who experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse and helps with the effects that follow. Kim lives in coastal California and often talks about the comfort animals can bring; she currently has a dog and many fond memories of fostering and caring for animals.
If this style sounds like a fit, the next step is to follow the Start Therapy flow and complete the matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged.
How Kim’s approaches can work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and meeting you where you are. It helps when people need a supportive space to talk through feelings and decide on next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It is useful for people who need tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kim will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She tailors techniques and checks in to make sure the plan fits the person’s life and needs.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss any practical needs during the intake so scheduling and format match everyday routines.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kim commonly help address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Kim combines a warm, interactive style with direct conversation. She uses practical techniques and adapts methods to what each person needs and prefers.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of experience in mental health, much of it in nonprofit settings and with long-term counseling relationships.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a California LMFT license and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Sonoma State University. She practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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