Kimberly "Kim" Frey, LPCC

Kimberly "Kim" Frey is a California licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and family concerns. Her approach is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Kim adapts conversations and treatment to fit each person's needs. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. She listens for what matters most to the client and then works with them to try different strategies until something clicks.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the client's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and dialectical behavior ideas to teach emotion and distress management skills. Mindfulness and solution-focused ideas are woven in when they suit a client's goals.

Across two decades she has supported people through a wide range of concerns beyond core issues, including caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, adoption and foster care questions, communication problems, and aging-related challenges. Kim frames progress as small, steady steps and emphasizes skill-building that can be used between sessions.

People who choose Kim can expect a calm, practical style and a plan tailored to their circumstances. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire to find a good fit.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy centers the client's experience and priorities, so the therapist follows your lead and focuses on what you want to address. This approach helps when someone needs a safe space to sort through feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into concrete skills and exercises. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills, such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together you’ll try approaches and adjust the plan based on what makes the most sense for your situation.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to help you keep therapy consistent while working toward your goals.