Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek , LMFT

Dr. Kimberly Kerksiek is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of experience in both private practice and community settings. She draws on a systemic and client-centered orientation to tailor treatment to each person's circumstances, focusing on relationships, patterns, and individual strengths.

Over the course of her career she has worked with a diverse mix of individuals and couples addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, substance abuse and recovery, LGBT+ issues, and trauma. Her clinical training includes narrative therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, trauma-focused approaches, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which she integrates as appropriate to each case.

Her work emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, creating a respectful space where clients can explore personal concerns, build on existing resources, and pursue meaningful change. She partners with clients to set goals, navigate obstacles, and support growth across life stages and relationship dynamics. Dr. Kerksiek aims to help people find stability and progress through thoughtful, individualized care.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Dr. Kerksiek integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s experience and strengths, creating a collaborative space for exploring identity, relationships, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma processing is indicated; EMDR is a structured approach that supports the processing of distressing memories and related reactions. Choice of approach is a collaborative process - the therapist and client work together to determine which methods best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made over time as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, variable energy levels, or geographic constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible care and let clients pick the communication style that fits them best.