Kimberly Sullivan , LMFT

Kimberly Sullivan brings more than 20 years of professional experience to her therapeutic work and has been licensed in California since 2007. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and has built a practice grounded in the TEAM CBT model developed by psychiatrist David Burns, MD. Kimberly completed an intensive four-year path to achieve Level 3 certification in TEAM CBT, a process that included extensive study, practice, and an oral examination to reach the advanced level of training.

Her introduction to TEAM CBT began with a four-day intensive workshop that she found energizing and transformative, prompting further training and a repeat intensive in Atlanta that deepened her understanding and clinical skill. Over the years she has continued to refine those skills through targeted trainings and regular consultation with a Level 5 trainer, both to expand her techniques and to engage in personal professional development.

Outside of clinical training, Kimberly draws on a diverse set of life experiences that inform her practice. She currently has two shelter rescue dogs in training and notes parallels between animal behavior and human psychology. She spent decades working with horses, including running a riding school in the 1990s, and maintains a long-term practice in martial arts with a fourth degree black belt in Tang Soo Do. These interests complement her therapeutic approach and reflect a lifelong commitment to learning and skill development.

TEAM CBT and Flexible Online Therapeutic Options

TEAM CBT is a structured, evidence-based approach that integrates testing, exposure, and corrective techniques to address mood disorders, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and problematic habits. It emphasizes active skill building and measurable change so clients can see progress in day-to-day life.

Complementing TEAM CBT, cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. These practical techniques help people develop new coping skills for stress, trauma responses, and relationship patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kimberly collaborates with each person to select or adapt methods based on presenting concerns, personal goals, and individual preferences, so the work feels targeted and manageable.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this style of care. Video and phone sessions allow for conversational depth and real-time skills coaching, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for brief check-ins, between-session support, and ongoing practice. Together these options make it easier to fit consistent therapeutic work into a busy life while maintaining continuity with a licensed professional.