Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek , LMFT

Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 18 years of experience in both private practice and community mental health settings. She brings a systemic, client-centered approach to therapy, tailoring methods to fit each person or couple she works with and drawing on a range of evidence-informed techniques.

Over the course of her career she has supported a diverse group of individuals and couples facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, substance use and recovery, LGBT+ issues, and trauma. Her training includes narrative therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, trauma-focused work, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which she integrates as appropriate to the needs of the client.

Her style is collaborative and strength-based, focused on helping people access their own resources for growth. She strives to provide an accepting atmosphere where clients can process sensitive material and develop clearer strategies for coping and change. Reaching out for help can feel challenging, and the therapeutic process itself often involves hard work; Dr. Kerksiek partners with clients to set goals, navigate obstacles, and move toward greater well-being. She looks forward to the opportunity to work together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Kerksiek draws from several well-established approaches to meet the needs of individuals and couples. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their goals and build on personal strengths; it is helpful for those navigating life transitions, relationship concerns, or self-esteem challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and coping. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday difficulties.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that aims to reduce the lingering distress of traumatic memories and support adaptive processing. It is often used when past events continue to affect current functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dr. Kerksiek collaborates with each person to determine which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with a licensed professional - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care during life changes, while still supporting meaningful therapeutic progress.