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Kim Samuel

Supportive counselor for parenting and family concerns

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kim

Kim Samuel is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a range of emotional and behavioral issues. She speaks plainly and meets people where they are. Her approach is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she aims to help parents and individuals take practical steps toward change.

She draws from cognitive-behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop new coping skills. Mindfulness techniques are used to build awareness and calm in stressful moments.

Background and approach

Psychodynamic ideas help uncover patterns that influence current reactions and relationships. Sessions are conversational and tailored to each person. Kim listens for what matters most and adjusts the plan as needs change.

She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on realistic steps you can try between visits. Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Her experience includes working with people dealing with mood and panic symptoms as well as relationship and parenting problems.

Kim holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She practices in New Jersey and offers sessions in English. Taking the first step can feel hard, and her aim is to support and empower parents and individuals as they move forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy is built on listening and respect. The therapist follows the client’s lead and creates space for concerns to be named, which helps with building trust and deciding what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions; it teaches clear, practical skills to reduce anxiety, mood problems, and unhelpful behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking in, and adjusting plans so the approach matches what the client needs in the moment.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and daily life. They also let people continue care when schedules or locations change, while keeping the focus on practical strategies and steady progress.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kim address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical, step-by-step progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working as a psychotherapist with a range of concerns and presentations.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Kim holds the LPC credential and practices in New Jersey. The license number is NJ LPC 37PC00834800.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
New Jersey
Languages
English

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