- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness tools
- Goal focused work
About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with 24 years of experience. She works with adults on common problems like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, and life changes. Sessions are practical and focused on real-world challenges.
Kim uses plain talk to help people understand how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behavior. She also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns that repeat across relationships.
Mindfulness practices are part of her work when people want simple ways to calm intense feelings. Solution-focused techniques are used to set short-term goals and build step-by-step plans. Together these methods help people manage strong emotions, handle stress at work, and reduce arguments at home.
Kim has experience in community and school settings and has supported people dealing with trauma, abuse, grief, and addictions. She helps with parenting stress, career decisions, and concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and sleeping or eating problems. She also addresses attachment, abandonment, and communication problems.
Her style is straightforward and respectful. She works with clients to set goals they can actually use between sessions. To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Approaches used and what online sessions look like
Kim frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thinking that fuel anger and to practice different responses. CBT is useful for stress at work, frustration with close relationships, and changing reactions that cause trouble.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice intense feelings and reduce reactivity through simple attention and breathing exercises. Client-centered methods guide the conversation so goals come from the person and sessions stay focused on what matters now.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can adjust over time as progress is made or priorities change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoid travel time. They also let people use quieter surroundings or choose whether to be on camera, depending on what helps them engage with the work.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, trauma, grief, addictions, parenting stress, ADHD, bipolar issues, and other life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She combines client-centered talk with cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kim has 24 years of experience working as a counselor in community and school settings.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.