About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and codependency. She draws on 24 years of experience supporting people through depression, ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Kim aims to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space so people can start to feel more like themselves again.
Her style is warm and engaging and she treats each person with respect. Kim focuses on understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. She works with clients to set clear, realistic goals and to practice changes that fit everyday life.
Kim combines several therapy approaches to meet individual needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral techniques help identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping skills. Mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas may also be part of sessions when they match the goals.
In practical terms, Kim helps people talk through painful events, manage intense emotions, and repair relationship patterns. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, career decisions, compassion fatigue, and issues like body image or hoarding. The plan is always tailored to the person's needs and adjusted as progress unfolds.
Taking a first step can feel scary, and Kim focuses on making that step manageable. She partners with clients to set the pace and practical steps toward change.
Approaches for online healing and practical change
Kim integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to shape online sessions that focus on what matters to the individual and on practical skills. Client-centered therapy means the therapist listens closely and follows the client's priorities, helping people name what they want to change and setting goals that feel right. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques for managing anxiety, mood, and codependency patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a mix of approaches and adjusting over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps them maintain progress between sessions and apply new skills directly to daily routines.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kim address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, ADHD, addictions, trauma, grief, and codependency among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and engaging and centered on respect. Sessions focus on understanding thoughts, feelings, and behavior and on practical steps forward.
How long has she practiced?
Kim has 24 years of experience working as a therapist in community and school settings.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Kim?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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