- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT methods
About Kim
Kim Connolly is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 35 years of experience. She has spent much of her career in the nonprofit sector and has worked with people on concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and coping with life changes.
Kim has extensive experience supporting people who have experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. She also helps with parenting challenges, eating and food-related issues, compassion fatigue, and problems that arose or changed during and after COVID. Her work covers a broad range of concerns including chronic pain and illness, attachment and abandonment issues, and communication or commitment difficulties.
Her style is interactive and direct. She listens to how someone prefers to work and adjusts techniques to fit that pace. She uses humor at times and is straightforward about goals and next steps. Therapeutic methods she draws on include client-centered approaches, cognitive and behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Kim trained at Sonoma State University for her master’s degree in counseling and later obtained her California LMFT. Much of her early work included internships and roles in group homes and community agencies, and she has carried that community-focused background into decades of practice.
Outside of work she lives near the California coast and spends time with her dog. She invites people who think her approach might fit them to begin the matching and scheduling process through the site.
How Kim uses therapeutic methods in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and letting the person set the pace and goals. In practice this means sessions start by identifying what matters most and then shaping conversations around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be helpful when strong emotions or relationship conflicts are central concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with the client and decide together which methods best fit the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process can shift over time as issues change and new priorities emerge.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how appointments are run. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for appointments. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices to suit a client’s everyday routines and constraints.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, eating issues, parenting, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is interactive and direct. She listens to client preferences and uses straightforward feedback and occasional humor while working toward clear goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience in the mental health field, much of it in nonprofit settings and in longer-term counseling relationships.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for appointments.
How does pricing work and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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