- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Relationship issues
About Kimberly
Kimberly "Kim" Ivester is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 24 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma and related concerns. Kim also addresses self-esteem, career questions, sleep and eating issues, and the strain that comes with major life changes.
Kim favors clear, down-to-earth conversations. She helps people talk through how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding patterns that get in the way of everyday functioning.
Her work draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, and psychodynamic ideas. That means she listens for what matters most to the client, looks at unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and pays attention to past experiences that shape current reactions. Mindfulness exercises and brief, solution-focused techniques also appear when useful.
Clients often come for help with relationship and intimacy struggles, grief and loss, addiction concerns, or challenges tied to parenting and caregiving. She also helps people facing abandonment, attachment, body-image concerns, hoarding, and communication problems.
Kim aims to support practical change while helping clients make sense of their personal history. People can expect straightforward goals, short-term skill work when appropriate, and deeper conversation about repeated patterns. To begin, a simple intake conversation clarifies what someone wants to address and how Kim can help.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Kim uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy in straightforward ways. Cognitive behavioral work looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches skills to change unhelpful habits like worry, avoidance, or negative self-talk. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and prioritizing what the client identifies as important, which helps set meaningful goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kim collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as goals evolve. She may mix short-term skill work with deeper conversations about recurring patterns.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a work or school day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how sessions will be arranged to match your schedule and daily routine.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, ADHD, addictions, grief, trauma, and related issues such as self-esteem and career worries.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused work based on the client's goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of experience providing counseling in community and school settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices there.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
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 her?
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