Dr. Kimberley Dockery , LMFT

Dr. Kimberley Dockery is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Oregon with 10 years of clinical experience, including work as a medical family therapist. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, relational distress, adjustment challenges, and the effects of chronic illness. She brings experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions and complex health-related stressors.

Dr. Dockery approaches care by situating each person and family within their broader context, paying close attention to interactions, roles, and relationships that shape experience. Her clinical style is collaborative and grounded in compassion, care, and respect. Treatment draws on cognitive-behavioral techniques alongside a biopsychosocial-spiritual perspective to tailor interventions that fit each client’s needs and values.

She works with clients to clarify priorities, set concise and realistic goals, and reconnect with core values and positive beliefs. Dr. Dockery aims to make change feel manageable and meaningful by focusing on practical steps and relational understanding. She values the privilege of accompanying people through difficult moments and supporting growth over time.

Therapeutic approaches that work well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most and take committed actions that align with those values. In practice ACT supports people coping with anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and life transitions by developing psychological flexibility and meaningful goal-setting.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress management, sleep difficulties, and mood regulation by teaching practical skills and problem-solving strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and empowered to explore their experience at their own pace. This approach can be especially useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and caregiving or life-purpose questions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Dockery works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person’s goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care from different locations and schedules. These options allow therapy to adapt to busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, and physical health limitations while maintaining continuity of support.