- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- CBT and client-centered
About Kimberly
Kimberly Holt is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 25 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, and family issues. Kimberly also addresses adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment, blended family concerns, and caregiver stress.
Her approach is down-to-earth and practical. She pays attention to patterns from the past that affect decisions today. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, improving communication, and managing strong emotions. Kimberly uses a mix of talking and practical techniques so people leave with something they can try between sessions.
She draws on several therapy methods to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation focused on what matters most to the individual. Elements of Psychodynamic work and Internal Family Systems are used to look at how earlier relationships shape current reactions.
Kimberly understands family life from both professional and personal angles. She has raised two young adults and has experience with blended family dynamics. That background informs how she talks about parenting, separation, and family conflict.
People who come to her often want straightforward support for real problems. She aims to teach skills, strengthen coping, and improve relationships. To begin, she invites people to consider what they want to change and then build practical steps toward those goals.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on keeping the conversation focused on the individual and what they find most important. It helps people clarify values, pick priorities, and feel heard while working through practical problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and experiments with small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build momentum rather than relying on outside pressure.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress and needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Some approaches suit shorter focused sessions while others benefit from deeper weekly conversations; this is something the therapist and client will decide together.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting issues, and family problems. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused. She looks at patterns from the past, identifies strengths, and teaches skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does the counselor have?
She has 25 years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with family and parenting concerns as well as individual stress and mood issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania. Her location is listed as Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
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