Kim Samuel

Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday challenges

LPC New Jersey

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kim

Kim Samuel is a licensed professional counselor practicing in New Jersey who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, and life adjustments.

Background and approach

She draws on four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns such as depression, panic and social anxiety, bipolar presentations, parenting challenges, ADHD, and anger to create individualized care. Her therapeutic stance is warm and nonjudgmental, meeting clients where they are in their stage of change and shaping conversations to reflect each person’s needs.

Kim integrates cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives to blend practical skills, present-moment awareness, and exploration of underlying patterns. She emphasizes respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels, and collaborates with clients to design treatment plans tailored to their goals.

Kim frames the first steps toward change as an act of courage and offers supportive guidance throughout the process. Prospective clients can expect an adaptable approach that balances skill-building and personal insight aimed at empowering daily functioning and relationship wellbeing.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Kim blends cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to support clients in managing symptoms and building practical skills. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood-related difficulties. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and regulation skills that can help with stress, emotional reactivity, and coping with life transitions.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how different methods might fit a client's situation, then adapt the plan as progress is made so clients feel involved in choosing what helps most.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and needs. These formats allow clients to access consistent support without geographic constraints and to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working on skills, insight, and day-to-day coping.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Kim works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

What is the therapist's overall therapeutic style?

The approach is client-centered and nonjudgmental, meeting people where they are and tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s stage of change and needs.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The therapist has four years of experience working as a psychotherapist with a variety of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

Kim holds an LPC credential and is licensed in New Jersey with licence number NJ LPC 37PC00834800.

Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are offered for therapy?

Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English