- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Trauma-informed care
About Kimara
Kimara Runcie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of professional experience and licensure in New York and Maryland. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, family matters, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes. Kimara uses a direct, person-focused approach to help people take practical steps forward.
She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. Kimara encourages people to say what matters most and then works with them on clear steps. That can mean looking at patterns in thinking and behavior, practicing different ways to respond in relationships, or focusing on immediate goals that reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes work with a wide range of concerns linked to attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, dissociation, and coping after disasters. She draws on a mix of approaches to match what someone needs in the moment.
Sessions are grounded in practical strategies and emotional understanding. Kimara helps people identify small changes that lead to clearer thinking, better coping, and stronger relationships. She asks direct questions, listens closely, and outlines next steps you can try between sessions.
People often come for help when life feels overwhelming or confusing. Kimara aims to make starting therapy less daunting by explaining options, setting simple goals, and keeping each session focused and manageable.
How Kimara applies therapy approaches online
Kimara draws on client-centered work to keep conversations focused on the person's experience. That approach emphasizes listening, validating what matters to the client, and building goals from the client's own priorities. It can help people clarify feelings and decide what to try next in everyday life.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT provides concrete techniques to test unhelpful thoughts, change repetitive behavior patterns, and reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is another tool she may use to help people identify patterns in relationships and practice new ways of responding that increase connection and reduce conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kimara will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where the client and therapist choose what to try together.
The therapist's original biography does not list specific online or remote session formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, job hours, or caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and let people participate without being on camera if that helps them focus.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar, ADHD, and related issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused. She uses client-centered techniques alongside methods like CBT, EFT, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused practices.
How much experience does she have?
Kimara has 12 years of professional experience in counseling and mental health work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCPC and LMHC credentials and practices from Maryland with licensure details including LMHC in New York and LCPC in Maryland.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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