- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Texas with 18 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, addiction, trauma, anger, grief, and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce reactivity and improve connection rather than labels or judgment.
She uses a client-centered stance combined with systemic thinking. That means conversations look at how relationships and patterns feed problems like anger or resentment. She blends straightforward talk with skills practice - for example learning ways to spot triggers, slow down reactions, and communicate needs without escalating.
Dr. Kerksiek has worked in private practice and community settings. Her background includes work with people facing substance issues, trauma, life transitions, LGBT concerns, and couples strain. She draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, Gottman ideas for relationships, and mindfulness tools to address intense emotions and longstanding patterns.
In sessions she aims to be collaborative. Clients and therapist set clear goals and try concrete exercises between meetings. Progress is measured in what a person can do differently in everyday life, like fewer angry outbursts or clearer conversations about boundaries.
Practical matters such as scheduling and cost are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking and use the See online therapy options button to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Kerksiek frequently draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, which helps when sorting through anger triggers and personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy uses straightforward exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for reducing anger reactions and building alternative responses.She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related distress when appropriate. EMDR works with memory processing to reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions that can fuel sudden anger or ongoing irritability.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level, and adjust plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or making it simpler to access care from different parts of Texas. Licensed professionals will discuss practical details such as session length and whether video or phone best supports the client's needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anger, relationship conflict, addiction-related anger, trauma-related reactivity, and resentment that builds over time.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a client-centered and systemic approach, combining conversation with skills practice to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of experience in private practice and community settings working with adults on trauma, addiction, mood concerns, and relationship strain.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices there.
In which language can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.