- Anger management
- CBT strategies
- Trauma processing
About Kimberly
Kimberly Ream is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Missouri with 14 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and anger. She also helps people facing life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, parenting challenges, and concerns about self-esteem and career direction.
Her style is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on practical steps and clearer thinking. She uses discussion, skills practice, and structured exercises to address things that get in the way of everyday functioning. Clients often work on communication, boundaries, and handling intense feelings without escalation.
Kimberly draws on several clinical approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and change patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the work grounded in each person’s goals and preferences. EMDR is included for those with trauma histories who want a body-focused processing method.
She also integrates Gottman Method techniques for people who want to improve how they relate and talk about problems. Existential Therapy may appear when questions about meaning, choice, or direction are central to a client's concerns. The combination of methods aims to be practical and focused on daily life changes.
People who choose to work with her begin by identifying concrete problems and setting short-term goals. Early sessions typically include assessment, goal setting, and learning simple tools to manage strong emotions. Later sessions build on those skills and look at deeper patterns that sustain the difficulties.
Therapeutic approaches used online and what they do
Many of the approaches she uses translate well to a conversation-based format. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and preferences. It means sessions follow what the person brings and what feels most useful in the moment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to notice automatic thoughts, test them, and try different behaviors - it helps with anger, anxiety, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method for processing trauma memories and related emotional reactions, useful when past events feed current anger.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide which methods fit the person's situation, goals, and comfort. That collaborative discussion can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can suit people who need a faster or lower-tech option. Speak with the therapist about practical details and scheduling so sessions match daily life.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she help with?
She works with people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel building resentment, or struggle with anger linked to trauma and life stress.
How would she approach work on temper and reactivity?
She uses practical tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice triggers and change responses, combined with conversation and skills practice to manage reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a licensed clinician working with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Missouri.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.