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KD Portrait of Dr. Kimberley Dockery

Dr. Kimberley Dockery

Experienced therapist guiding practical change

LMFT Oregon

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kimberley

Dr. Kimberley Dockery is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Oregon who focuses on supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience that includes work as a medical family therapist, she has supported clients navigating chronic illness, caregiving challenges, and the emotional fallout of major health concerns. Her practice also addresses intimacy-related issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, parenting and family problems, and a range of women’s and multicultural issues.

Her style blends compassionate listening with practical, goal-oriented tools drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches and other evidence-informed methods. She places clients' values and relationships at the center of treatment, exploring how personal histories and current interactions shape emotional responses.

Dr. Dockery aims to help clients identify clear, realistic goals and reconnect with strengths and values so they can move forward with purpose.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process and invites people ready to take steps toward change to reach out. Her practice emphasizes respect, care, and individualized planning to help people manage symptoms, improve communication, and restore a greater sense of balance and meaning.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Dr. Dockery commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to guide her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical strategies to change behaviors that maintain distress, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and mood regulation. Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and committed actions to promote meaningful change.

She also integrates client-centered principles to ensure sessions remain collaborative and grounded in each person's experience. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences so treatment feels both practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limitations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and to use therapeutic tools between appointments, supporting progress in day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and family problems, ADHD, bipolar, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her practice combines collaborative, client-centered care with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and complementary methods like ACT, EFT, and mindfulness to tailor support to each person.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience, including work as a medical family therapist supporting clients coping with chronic illness and related life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Oregon with the listings OR LMFT T1550 and WA LMFT LF61230587 and practices from Oregon.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers services to people living outside the U.S., with English as the language of service.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsFamily problemsLife purposeMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Oregon, Washington

Languages

English