- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and intimacy
- ACT CBT DBT
About Kimberly
Kimberly Steinmann is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Missouri with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, and addictions. Kimberly also supports people navigating ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and the strain that comes with life transitions.
She draws on decades of clinical work across multiple settings. That experience includes helping people affected by abandonment, adoption and foster care histories, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics. She also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and separation or divorce.
Kimberly uses practical therapy methods people can use between sessions. Her approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions focus on building skills for coping, regulating emotions, and improving relationships.
She has personal experience as a parent of an adult with serious mental illness, and says that perspective informs her clinical view. Kimberly has also worked with issues related to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, along with body image and intimacy-related concerns.
People who contact her can expect straightforward, goal-focused work aimed at clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning. She speaks English and accepts international clients, and sessions follow the intake and scheduling steps listed on the site.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and identify values to act on despite discomfort. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels stuck making life decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on recognizing and changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT tends to be practical and skill-based for depression, anxiety, and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean using ACT ideas some weeks and CBT or DBT skills in others, depending on what is helping.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone join from another city or country when international work is arranged. Ask about session length and technical details when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match daily life and commitments.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, depression, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to build practical skills and emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with many mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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