- Collaborative approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical skills focus
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship pain, trauma, and codependency. She also supports those coping with grief, changes at work or home, and challenges with intimacy and self-esteem.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on practical steps and real conversation rather than jargon. She listens for strengths and patterns, then works with each person to set goals and try small changes that fit daily life.
Dr. Kerksiek draws on several approaches to match what each person needs. She uses client-centered techniques to keep the person’s goals in focus. Cognitive behavioral tools help spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, may be used when trauma memories are getting in the way of daily functioning.
She has worked in private practice and community settings, which shaped a flexible and practical way of working. That background informs how she supports people through relationship problems, addictions, mood concerns, and major life shifts. Conversations move between problem-solving, building coping skills, and addressing the deeper patterns that shape relationships and self-image.
People who reach out can expect a respectful, goal-oriented process. Dr. Kerksiek helps clients identify what matters most and then focuses on steps toward clearer communication, steadier mood, or healthier boundaries. The work aims to be useful in real life, not just in the therapy room.
How therapeutic approaches work in online care
Dr. Kerksiek often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to support people in building clearer thinking and healthier habits. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, understanding goals, and helping clients name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and then test new behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve mood.She also uses EMDR for clients whose trauma memories continue to cause distress. EMDR is a structured process that can help reduce the intensity of painful memories and make them easier to manage during day-to-day life. These approaches are chosen to match the person and the problem rather than applying one method to everyone.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then suggest methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is assessed.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as those options are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, cut commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits the day. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps maintain continuity of care through life changes and hectic routines.
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Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, trauma and abuse, codependency, grief, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on concrete steps and clear goals while also attending to deeper patterns in relationships and behavior.
What is her background in mental health?
She has 18 years of experience working in private practice and community settings with a diverse range of individuals and couples.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMFT credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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