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Catherine Kimrey

Compassionate, practical care for life transitions

LMHC, LPCC Minnesota

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Catherine

Catherine Kimrey draws on nearly two decades of clinical experience to guide people through periods of stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts, build coping skills, and strengthen self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Catherine emphasizes creating an atmosphere where feelings and concerns can be voiced honestly and explored without judgment. Her practice also addresses relationship challenges, including communication problems, codependency, infidelity, and divorce or separation, as well as life transitions such as midlife shifts, caregiving stress, and aging-related concerns.

With licenses as an LMHC and an LPCC, she supports clients in taking practical steps toward greater resilience and a more fulfilling life. Catherine frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering encouragement and tools while honoring each person’s pace and goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a collaborative therapeutic relationship, helping people feel heard while they clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works with thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and teaches practical skills for coping and problem solving. Mindfulness therapy adds attention training and present-focused awareness to help reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach often happens together with the therapist rather than being predetermined. She will work collaboratively with each person to discuss needs, preferences, and goals and adapt methods over time so that the therapy approach fits the client's situation and values.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to stay connected across distances. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow follow-up between sessions when helpful, and let clients choose the mode of contact that feels most comfortable as they work toward change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Her practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, self esteem, and depression, with additional attention to issues such as caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and midlife changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness elements to help clients explore feelings and learn practical skills for change.
What level of experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LMHC and LPCC credentials and practices from Minnesota; the license numbers are WA LMHC LH61649323 and MN LPCC 1788.
Can she work with clients who speak languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary by location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Washington, Minnesota

Languages

English