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Online therapist

Kimberly Sullivan

Focused, structured therapy for practical change

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kimberly

Kimberly Sullivan is a licensed marriage and family therapist with two decades of clinical work in California. She has been licensed since 2007 and brings long experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and many other concerns. Kimberly uses practical, structured methods in sessions and draws from a specific cognitive-behavioral model she studied in depth.

Her core training includes advanced work in TEAM CBT, an approach developed by psychiatrist David Burns.

Background and approach

She completed a multi-year study and an oral exam to reach Level 3 certification in this model. That training guides how she structures sessions, sets goals, and tracks progress. Kimberly aims for clear, action-focused sessions where clients learn tools they can use between appointments.

She blends concrete skills for mood and anxiety with attention to patterns in relationships and self-image. Sessions often include homework, skill practice, and review of what worked. Outside of clinical training she brings diverse life experience.

She has long experience with animals, including horses and two dogs in training, and practices martial arts at a high level. Those interests inform her calm, disciplined style and respect for steady practice. People who prefer organized, evidence-informed therapy often find Kimberly’s style helpful.

She explains techniques plainly, sets measurable goals, and checks progress over time. That approach can suit people wanting clear steps to manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning.

How Kimberly’s approach works online and what it helps

TEAM CBT is a structured form of cognitive-behavioral work that focuses on Thoughts, Emotions, Actions, and Methods. It teaches specific exercises to change unhelpful thinking, shift emotional responses, and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.

Behavioral techniques emphasize building small, repeated actions that lead to change. This can include activity scheduling, exposure steps for fears, and practicing new communication or self-care routines to reduce stress and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what works. Clients and therapist set measurable steps and review progress together to refine the approach.

Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video and phone let the therapist and client work through exercises and conversations in real time, while chat and messaging allow short check-ins and written skill practice between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep steady momentum across weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kimberly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addiction, ADHD, and grief.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions tend to be structured and practical with clear goals and skill-building. Expect action steps, homework, and regular review of progress.
How long has she practiced?
She has about 20 years of professional experience and has been licensed in California since 2007.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, holding California license number CA LMFT 45203 and practices in California.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for sessions.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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