Kimberly Ream

Compassionate, practical therapy for lifes challenges

LPC, LMFT Missouri

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kimberly

Kimberly Ream is a licensed counselor who helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With 14 years of clinical experience, she draws on a range of techniques to support clients working through both everyday pressures and deeper emotional wounds. Her style blends warm, client-focused listening with structured interventions that encourage practical change and insight.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and existential ideas to help clients notice unhelpful patterns, test new ways of thinking, and build skills for managing emotions and relationships. She also integrates EMDR for trauma work and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship-focused concerns when appropriate.

Licensed as an LPC and an LMFT in Missouri (MO LPC 2009026111, MO LMFT 2012006797), Kimberly aims to create an accepting environment where goals are clarified and strategies are matched to each person’s needs. Prospective clients can expect collaborative work that focuses on clarity, coping skills, and gradual growth over time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Kimberly commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often focuses on skill-building for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy which emphasizes empathic listening and collaborative exploration so clients can feel understood and develop their own solutions. When trauma is a focus she may integrate EMDR to address distressing memories and the emotional responses tied to them, supporting processing and reduced reactivity.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust techniques based on how the client responds. Together they decide which combination of strategies best supports symptom relief, improved relationships, or greater self-understanding.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy adaptable to different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals without commuting, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive ongoing support in ways that suit their daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly commonly address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, life transitions, compassion fatigue, addictions, family and intimacy issues, parenting difficulties, anger, low self-esteem, career worries, depression, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

The approach emphasizes compassionate, client-centered work combined with evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to promote insight and practical coping strategies.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has 14 years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and relational concerns, integrating trauma work and relationship-focused interventions into her practice.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds LPC and LMFT licenses in Missouri with license numbers MO LPC 2009026111 and MO LMFT 2012006797, and practices while based in Missouri.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling availability.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Missouri

Languages

English