- Collaborative approach
- Practical tools
- Texas based
About Kimberly
Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and major life changes. She also supports concerns related to LGBT matters, career strain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Kerksiek practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English.
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens for each person's priorities and builds a plan together. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and tools people can try between meetings. Her approach is flexible so it can match what a person needs right now.
Dr. Kerksiek uses several methods to guide work in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy creates space for each person to lead the work and access their strengths. She also brings mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and grounding tools for trauma-related symptoms.
She has worked in private practice and community settings, giving her experience with a wide range of concerns from substance use to relationship conflict. Her background includes using the Gottman Method for couples and EMDR for trauma when appropriate. Dr. Kerksiek aims to make therapy manageable and relevant to everyday life.
If someone is thinking about therapy, she asks people to consider their goals and the small changes they want to make. Dr. Kerksiek emphasizes steady progress and practical strategies that fit daily routines. Visitors should confirm current session options before booking.
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens for each person's priorities and builds a plan together. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer communication, and tools people can try between meetings. Her approach is flexible so it can match what a person needs right now.
Dr. Kerksiek uses several methods to guide work in therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Client-Centered Therapy creates space for each person to lead the work and access their strengths. She also brings mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and grounding tools for trauma-related symptoms.
She has worked in private practice and community settings, giving her experience with a wide range of concerns from substance use to relationship conflict. Her background includes using the Gottman Method for couples and EMDR for trauma when appropriate. Dr. Kerksiek aims to make therapy manageable and relevant to everyday life.
If someone is thinking about therapy, she asks people to consider their goals and the small changes they want to make. Dr. Kerksiek emphasizes steady progress and practical strategies that fit daily routines. Visitors should confirm current session options before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Kerksiek commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in her work. Client-Centered Therapy means the person sets the pace and topics while the therapist offers reflective listening and support to help them access strengths and choices. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or improve mood. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that can help reduce distress tied to painful memories by using structured processing techniques.Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. She works together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative process may include trying different strategies and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone’s routine. It can also help people keep continuity of care during moves or life transitions. Talk with the therapist about which format and frequency will best match daily life and therapeutic goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens closely and helps people set practical goals they can work toward between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience working in private practice and community settings with a wide range of concerns and populations.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LMFT, licensed in Texas, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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