- Mindfulness techniques
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Trauma focused EMDR
About Kimberlee
Kimberlee Thomas is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with 31 years in behavioral health. She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, addictions, trauma and grief. Kimberlee helps people who feel stuck by listening closely and finding practical next steps.
She favors clear, down-to-earth sessions. Conversations focus on the here and now and how past experiences or future fears shape current behavior. She teaches concrete skills like mindfulness, deep breathing, and meditation to reduce reactivity and build calmness in daily life.
Kimberlee uses several evidence-informed methods in a practical way. She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to manage intense emotions. She also works with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related material when appropriate.
Her background includes individual and group counseling across many settings. That experience covers outpatient clinics, inpatient psychiatric units, nursing homes, group homes, foster care support, Native American health programs, employee assistance, and work with probation and parole populations. She also has years of online counseling experience.
Sessions emphasize identifying personal strengths and turning them into usable tools. Kimberlee helps people clarify goals and builds step-by-step plans to reach them. She encourages feedback so each session stays focused on whatever the client wants to change.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kimberlee uses client-centered principles to listen and set goals together. This approach focuses on understanding the client’s concerns and building goals that matter to them. It helps when someone wants to talk through relationship issues, career stress, or persistent anger patterns.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable parts. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems because it gives clear exercises and homework to change patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques like distress tolerance and emotion regulation teach practical steps to reduce reactivity and handle conflict more calmly.
Finding the right method is collaborative. Kimberlee will review what you’ve tried, your goals, and what feels most useful, then together you choose which approaches to emphasize. Adjustments are made as work progresses so the plan stays relevant.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into workdays, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency while you practice new skills and address anger and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep problems, and career stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, practical sessions that focus on the here and now. Skills such as mindfulness, deep breathing, and thought work are commonly taught.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 31 years of experience in behavioral health across many settings including inpatient, community, and residential care.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.